Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,917, 29,875.50 and 6,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,917, 29,875.50 and 6,066 is: 9,099
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,917 : 29,875.50 = 6,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,917/29,875.50 = 6,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,917x = 29,875.50 × 6,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,917x = 181,224,783 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,224,783/19,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,099
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