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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.44, 29,148.80 and 6,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.44, 29,148.80 and 6,286.28 is: 9,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.44 : 29,148.80 = 6,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.44/29,148.80 = 6,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.44x = 29,148.80 × 6,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.44x = 183,237,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,237,341.29/19,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.03

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