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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,448.66, 29,166.80 and 6,297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,448.66, 29,166.80 and 6,297.90 is: 9,444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,448.66 : 29,166.80 = 6,297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,448.66/29,166.80 = 6,297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,448.66x = 29,166.80 × 6,297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,448.66x = 183,689,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,689,589.72/19,448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.85

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