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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,863.36, 29,799.36 and 6,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,863.36, 29,799.36 and 6,012 is: 9,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,863.36 : 29,799.36 = 6,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,863.36/29,799.36 = 6,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,863.36x = 29,799.36 × 6,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,863.36x = 179,153,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,153,752.32/19,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.31

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