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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,989.75, 29,984.64 and 6,138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,989.75, 29,984.64 and 6,138.75 is: 9,208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,989.75 : 29,984.64 = 6,138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,989.75/29,984.64 = 6,138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,989.75x = 29,984.64 × 6,138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,989.75x = 184,068,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,068,208.80/19,989.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.13

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