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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,978.40, 29,967.60 and 6,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,978.40, 29,967.60 and 6,125.60 is: 9,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,978.40 : 29,967.60 = 6,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,978.40/29,967.60 = 6,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,978.40x = 29,967.60 × 6,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,978.40x = 183,569,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,569,530.56/19,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.40

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