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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,929, 29,893.56 and 6,078

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,929, 29,893.56 and 6,078 is: 9,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,929 : 29,893.56 = 6,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,929/29,893.56 = 6,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,929x = 29,893.56 × 6,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,929x = 181,693,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,693,057.68/19,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.02

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