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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.47, 29,272.35 and 6,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.47, 29,272.35 and 6,368.60 is: 9,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.47 : 29,272.35 = 6,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.47/29,272.35 = 6,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.47x = 29,272.35 × 6,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.47x = 186,423,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,423,741.85/19,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.08

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