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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,377.56, 29,064.72 and 6,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,377.56, 29,064.72 and 6,226.40 is: 9,339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,377.56 : 29,064.72 = 6,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,377.56/29,064.72 = 6,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,377.56x = 29,064.72 × 6,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,377.56x = 180,968,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,968,572.61/19,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.08

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