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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.78, 29,799.86 and 6,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.78, 29,799.86 and 6,541.94 is: 9,811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.78 : 29,799.86 = 6,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.78/29,799.86 = 6,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.78x = 29,799.86 × 6,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.78x = 194,948,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,948,714.42/19,868.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.81

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