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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.98, 29,199.12 and 6,315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.98, 29,199.12 and 6,315.39 is: 9,474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.98 : 29,199.12 = 6,315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.98/29,199.12 = 6,315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.98x = 29,199.12 × 6,315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.98x = 184,403,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,403,830.46/19,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.59

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