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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,430.32, 29,129.67 and 6,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,430.32, 29,129.67 and 6,096.46 is: 9,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,430.32 : 29,129.67 = 6,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,430.32/29,129.67 = 6,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,430.32x = 29,129.67 × 6,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,430.32x = 177,587,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,587,867.97/19,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.73

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