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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.18, 29,978.25 and 6,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.18, 29,978.25 and 6,837.46 is: 10,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.18 : 29,978.25 = 6,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.18/29,978.25 = 6,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.18x = 29,978.25 × 6,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.18x = 204,975,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,975,085.25/19,985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.35

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