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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,388.62, 29,082.93 and 6,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,388.62, 29,082.93 and 6,241.24 is: 9,361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,388.62 : 29,082.93 = 6,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,388.62/29,082.93 = 6,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,388.62x = 29,082.93 × 6,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,388.62x = 181,513,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,513,546.03/19,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.86

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