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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.24, 29,801.10 and 6,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.24, 29,801.10 and 6,011 is: 9,017.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.24 : 29,801.10 = 6,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.24/29,801.10 = 6,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.24x = 29,801.10 × 6,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.24x = 179,134,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,134,412.10/19,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.48

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