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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,910.74, 29,867.97 and 6,583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,910.74, 29,867.97 and 6,583.78 is: 9,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,910.74 : 29,867.97 = 6,583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,910.74/29,867.97 = 6,583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,910.74x = 29,867.97 × 6,583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,910.74x = 196,644,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,644,150.00/19,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.29

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