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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927, 29,895.36 and 6,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927, 29,895.36 and 6,076 is: 9,115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927 : 29,895.36 = 6,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927/29,895.36 = 6,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927x = 29,895.36 × 6,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927x = 181,644,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,644,207.36/19,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.48

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