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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,463.86, 29,195.38 and 6,316.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,463.86, 29,195.38 and 6,316.21 is: 9,474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,463.86 : 29,195.38 = 6,316.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,463.86/29,195.38 = 6,316.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,463.86x = 29,195.38 × 6,316.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,463.86x = 184,403,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,403,973.55/19,463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.18

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