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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,334.79, 29,005.83 and 6,183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,334.79, 29,005.83 and 6,183.63 is: 9,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,334.79 : 29,005.83 = 6,183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,334.79/29,005.83 = 6,183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,334.79x = 29,005.83 × 6,183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,334.79x = 179,361,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,361,320.56/19,334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.61

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