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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,446.88, 29,170.08 and 6,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,446.88, 29,170.08 and 6,298.96 is: 9,448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,446.88 : 29,170.08 = 6,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,446.88/29,170.08 = 6,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,446.88x = 29,170.08 × 6,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,446.88x = 183,741,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,741,167.12/19,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.36

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