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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.09, 29,266.71 and 6,358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.09, 29,266.71 and 6,358.41 is: 9,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.09 : 29,266.71 = 6,358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.09/29,266.71 = 6,358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.09x = 29,266.71 × 6,358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.09x = 186,089,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,089,741.53/19,509.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.62

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