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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,860.99, 29,788.23 and 6,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,860.99, 29,788.23 and 6,006.75 is: 9,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,860.99 : 29,788.23 = 6,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,860.99/29,788.23 = 6,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,860.99x = 29,788.23 × 6,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,860.99x = 178,930,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,930,450.55/19,860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.14

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