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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,398.83, 29,098.55 and 6,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,398.83, 29,098.55 and 6,251.27 is: 9,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,398.83 : 29,098.55 = 6,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,398.83/29,098.55 = 6,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,398.83x = 29,098.55 × 6,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,398.83x = 181,902,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,902,762.79/19,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.00

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