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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,362.80, 29,039.16 and 6,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,362.80, 29,039.16 and 6,208.40 is: 9,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362.80 : 29,039.16 = 6,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362.80/29,039.16 = 6,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362.80x = 29,039.16 × 6,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362.80x = 180,286,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,286,720.94/19,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.98

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