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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464, 29,199.63 and 6,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464, 29,199.63 and 6,314.66 is: 9,473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464 : 29,199.63 = 6,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464/29,199.63 = 6,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464x = 29,199.63 × 6,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464x = 184,385,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,385,589.58/19,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.16

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