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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,454.92, 29,187 and 6,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,454.92, 29,187 and 6,307.30 is: 9,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,454.92 : 29,187 = 6,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,454.92/29,187 = 6,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,454.92x = 29,187 × 6,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,454.92x = 184,091,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,091,165.10/19,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.45

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