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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,374.29, 29,042.85 and 6,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,374.29, 29,042.85 and 6,217.66 is: 9,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,374.29 : 29,042.85 = 6,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,374.29/29,042.85 = 6,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,374.29x = 29,042.85 × 6,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,374.29x = 180,578,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,578,626.35/19,374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.53

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