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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,357.78, 29,033.94 and 6,208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,357.78, 29,033.94 and 6,208.44 is: 9,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,357.78 : 29,033.94 = 6,208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,357.78/29,033.94 = 6,208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,357.78x = 29,033.94 × 6,208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,357.78x = 180,255,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,255,443.41/19,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.78

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