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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.12, 29,010.48 and 5,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.12, 29,010.48 and 5,486 is: 8,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.12 : 29,010.48 = 5,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.12/29,010.48 = 5,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.12x = 29,010.48 × 5,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.12x = 159,151,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,151,493.28/19,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.36

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