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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.10, 29,995.20 and 6,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.10, 29,995.20 and 6,847.80 is: 10,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.10 : 29,995.20 = 6,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.10/29,995.20 = 6,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.10x = 29,995.20 × 6,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.10x = 205,401,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,401,130.56/19,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.09

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