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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,860.86, 29,794.96 and 6,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,860.86, 29,794.96 and 6,534.59 is: 9,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,860.86 : 29,794.96 = 6,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,860.86/29,794.96 = 6,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,860.86x = 29,794.96 × 6,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,860.86x = 194,697,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,697,847.67/19,860.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.09

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