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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,434.79, 29,156.44 and 6,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,434.79, 29,156.44 and 6,286.98 is: 9,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434.79 : 29,156.44 = 6,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434.79/29,156.44 = 6,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434.79x = 29,156.44 × 6,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434.79x = 183,305,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,305,955.15/19,434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.85

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