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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.72, 29,178.78 and 6,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.72, 29,178.78 and 6,298.84 is: 9,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.72 : 29,178.78 = 6,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.72/29,178.78 = 6,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.72x = 29,178.78 × 6,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.72x = 183,792,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,792,466.62/19,450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.13

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