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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,412.62, 29,112.75 and 6,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,412.62, 29,112.75 and 6,261.93 is: 9,390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,412.62 : 29,112.75 = 6,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,412.62/29,112.75 = 6,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,412.62x = 29,112.75 × 6,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,412.62x = 182,302,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,302,002.61/19,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.90

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