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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,482.72, 29,225.68 and 6,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,482.72, 29,225.68 and 6,334.80 is: 9,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,482.72 : 29,225.68 = 6,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,482.72/29,225.68 = 6,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,482.72x = 29,225.68 × 6,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,482.72x = 185,138,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,138,837.66/19,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.72

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