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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,417.30, 29,126.55 and 6,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,417.30, 29,126.55 and 6,271 is: 9,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,417.30 : 29,126.55 = 6,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,417.30/29,126.55 = 6,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,417.30x = 29,126.55 × 6,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,417.30x = 182,652,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,652,595.05/19,417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.69

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