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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.24, 29,006.40 and 6,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.24, 29,006.40 and 6,199.40 is: 9,299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.24 : 29,006.40 = 6,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.24/29,006.40 = 6,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.24x = 29,006.40 × 6,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.24x = 179,822,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,822,276.16/19,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.27

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