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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.08, 29,212.74 and 6,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.08, 29,212.74 and 6,327.72 is: 9,490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.08 : 29,212.74 = 6,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.08/29,212.74 = 6,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.08x = 29,212.74 × 6,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.08x = 184,850,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,850,039.15/19,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.64

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