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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,389.35, 29,086.78 and 6,238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,389.35, 29,086.78 and 6,238.67 is: 9,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,389.35 : 29,086.78 = 6,238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,389.35/29,086.78 = 6,238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,389.35x = 29,086.78 × 6,238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,389.35x = 181,462,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,462,660.75/19,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.88

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