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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,511.18, 29,273.34 and 6,186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,511.18, 29,273.34 and 6,186.35 is: 9,281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,511.18 : 29,273.34 = 6,186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,511.18/29,273.34 = 6,186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,511.18x = 29,273.34 × 6,186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,511.18x = 181,095,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,095,126.91/19,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.61

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