Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962, 29,943 and 6,111
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,962, 29,943 and 6,111 is: 9,166.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,962 : 29,943 = 6,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,962/29,943 = 6,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,962x = 29,943 × 6,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,962x = 182,981,673 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,981,673/19,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,166.50
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