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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,389.92, 29,085.96 and 6,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,389.92, 29,085.96 and 6,241.28 is: 9,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,389.92 : 29,085.96 = 6,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,389.92/29,085.96 = 6,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,389.92x = 29,085.96 × 6,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,389.92x = 181,533,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,533,620.43/19,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.27

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