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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.99, 29,012.55 and 6,191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.99, 29,012.55 and 6,191.83 is: 9,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.99 : 29,012.55 = 6,191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.99/29,012.55 = 6,191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.99x = 29,012.55 × 6,191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.99x = 179,640,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,640,777.47/19,342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.13

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