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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,474.41, 29,213.79 and 6,149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,474.41, 29,213.79 and 6,149.31 is: 9,224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,474.41 : 29,213.79 = 6,149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,474.41/29,213.79 = 6,149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,474.41x = 29,213.79 × 6,149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,474.41x = 179,644,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,644,650.98/19,474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.65

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