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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.76, 29,214.92 and 6,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.76, 29,214.92 and 6,329.96 is: 9,492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.76 : 29,214.92 = 6,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.76/29,214.92 = 6,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.76x = 29,214.92 × 6,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.76x = 184,929,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,929,144.75/19,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.91

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