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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,358.48, 29,041.50 and 6,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,358.48, 29,041.50 and 6,209.84 is: 9,315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,358.48 : 29,041.50 = 6,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,358.48/29,041.50 = 6,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,358.48x = 29,041.50 × 6,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,358.48x = 180,343,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,343,068.36/19,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.97

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