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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.51, 29,007.54 and 6,191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.51, 29,007.54 and 6,191.17 is: 9,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.51 : 29,007.54 = 6,191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.51/29,007.54 = 6,191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.51x = 29,007.54 × 6,191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.51x = 179,590,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,590,538.90/19,340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.72

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