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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,914.36, 29,875.86 and 6,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,914.36, 29,875.86 and 6,063 is: 9,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,914.36 : 29,875.86 = 6,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,914.36/29,875.86 = 6,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,914.36x = 29,875.86 × 6,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,914.36x = 181,137,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,137,339.18/19,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.82

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