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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.97, 29,226.62 and 6,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.97, 29,226.62 and 6,338.10 is: 9,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.97 : 29,226.62 = 6,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.97/29,226.62 = 6,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.97x = 29,226.62 × 6,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.97x = 185,241,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,241,240.22/19,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.34

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