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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.84, 29,218.50 and 6,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.84, 29,218.50 and 6,333.40 is: 9,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.84 : 29,218.50 = 6,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.84/29,218.50 = 6,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.84x = 29,218.50 × 6,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.84x = 185,052,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,052,447.90/19,480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.20

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