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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.52, 29,061.90 and 6,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.52, 29,061.90 and 6,226.14 is: 9,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.52 : 29,061.90 = 6,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.52/29,061.90 = 6,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.52x = 29,061.90 × 6,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.52x = 180,943,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,943,458.07/19,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.73

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