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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,904.36, 29,860.86 and 6,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,904.36, 29,860.86 and 6,053 is: 9,080.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,904.36 : 29,860.86 = 6,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,904.36/29,860.86 = 6,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,904.36x = 29,860.86 × 6,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,904.36x = 180,747,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,747,785.58/19,904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.81

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