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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.85, 29,149.62 and 6,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.85, 29,149.62 and 6,954.49 is: 10,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.85 : 29,149.62 = 6,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.85/29,149.62 = 6,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.85x = 29,149.62 × 6,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.85x = 202,720,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,720,740.79/19,437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.18

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