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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.52, 29,861.67 and 6,583.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.52, 29,861.67 and 6,583.07 is: 9,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.52 : 29,861.67 = 6,583.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.52/29,861.67 = 6,583.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.52x = 29,861.67 × 6,583.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.52x = 196,581,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,581,463.93/19,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.25

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