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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.40, 29,003.28 and 6,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.40, 29,003.28 and 6,187.48 is: 9,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.40 : 29,003.28 = 6,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.40/29,003.28 = 6,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.40x = 29,003.28 × 6,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.40x = 179,457,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,457,214.93/19,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.28

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