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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.95, 29,016.31 and 6,195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.95, 29,016.31 and 6,195.79 is: 9,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.95 : 29,016.31 = 6,195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.95/29,016.31 = 6,195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.95x = 29,016.31 × 6,195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.95x = 179,778,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,778,963.33/19,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.37

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