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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.51, 29,216.05 and 6,330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.51, 29,216.05 and 6,330.71 is: 9,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.51 : 29,216.05 = 6,330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.51/29,216.05 = 6,330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.51x = 29,216.05 × 6,330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.51x = 184,958,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,958,177.99/19,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.04

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