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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.34, 29,177.01 and 6,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.34, 29,177.01 and 6,125.52 is: 9,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.34 : 29,177.01 = 6,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.34/29,177.01 = 6,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.34x = 29,177.01 × 6,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.34x = 178,724,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,724,467.71/19,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.29

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