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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,979.36, 29,968.32 and 6,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,979.36, 29,968.32 and 6,128 is: 9,191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,979.36 : 29,968.32 = 6,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,979.36/29,968.32 = 6,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,979.36x = 29,968.32 × 6,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,979.36x = 183,645,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,645,864.96/19,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.78

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