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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,486.08, 29,218.86 and 6,336.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,486.08, 29,218.86 and 6,336.81 is: 9,501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,486.08 : 29,218.86 = 6,336.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,486.08/29,218.86 = 6,336.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,486.08x = 29,218.86 × 6,336.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,486.08x = 185,154,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,154,364.24/19,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.88

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