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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,434.61, 29,152.82 and 6,288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,434.61, 29,152.82 and 6,288.01 is: 9,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434.61 : 29,152.82 = 6,288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434.61/29,152.82 = 6,288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434.61x = 29,152.82 × 6,288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434.61x = 183,313,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,313,046.48/19,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.30

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