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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.08, 29,202.12 and 6,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.08, 29,202.12 and 6,321.78 is: 9,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.08 : 29,202.12 = 6,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.08/29,202.12 = 6,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.08x = 29,202.12 × 6,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.08x = 184,609,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,609,378.17/19,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.67

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