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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,438.60, 29,158.82 and 6,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,438.60, 29,158.82 and 6,292 is: 9,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,438.60 : 29,158.82 = 6,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,438.60/29,158.82 = 6,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,438.60x = 29,158.82 × 6,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,438.60x = 183,467,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,467,295.44/19,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.30

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