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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.13, 29,973.21 and 6,131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.13, 29,973.21 and 6,131.13 is: 9,196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.13 : 29,973.21 = 6,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.13/29,973.21 = 6,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.13x = 29,973.21 × 6,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.13x = 183,769,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,769,647.03/19,982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.70

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