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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.28, 29,952.84 and 6,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.28, 29,952.84 and 6,118.32 is: 9,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.28 : 29,952.84 = 6,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.28/29,952.84 = 6,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.28x = 29,952.84 × 6,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.28x = 183,261,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,261,060.03/19,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.15

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