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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,906.36, 29,863.86 and 6,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,906.36, 29,863.86 and 6,055 is: 9,083.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906.36 : 29,863.86 = 6,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906.36/29,863.86 = 6,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906.36x = 29,863.86 × 6,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906.36x = 180,825,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,825,672.30/19,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.81

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