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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,398.76, 29,098.86 and 6,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,398.76, 29,098.86 and 6,251.32 is: 9,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,398.76 : 29,098.86 = 6,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,398.76/29,098.86 = 6,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,398.76x = 29,098.86 × 6,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,398.76x = 181,906,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,906,285.50/19,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.21

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