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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,916.79, 29,879.52 and 6,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,916.79, 29,879.52 and 6,065.43 is: 9,099.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,916.79 : 29,879.52 = 6,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,916.79/29,879.52 = 6,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,916.79x = 29,879.52 × 6,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,916.79x = 181,232,136.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,232,136.99/19,916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.47

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