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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.62, 29,006.70 and 5,486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.62, 29,006.70 and 5,486.62 is: 8,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.62 : 29,006.70 = 5,486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.62/29,006.70 = 5,486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.62x = 29,006.70 × 5,486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.62x = 159,148,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,148,740.35/19,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.01

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