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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.83, 29,228.33 and 6,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.83, 29,228.33 and 6,331.76 is: 9,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.83 : 29,228.33 = 6,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.83/29,228.33 = 6,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.83x = 29,228.33 × 6,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.83x = 185,066,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,066,770.76/19,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.48

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