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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.51, 29,271.62 and 6,361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.51, 29,271.62 and 6,361.65 is: 9,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.51 : 29,271.62 = 6,361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.51/29,271.62 = 6,361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.51x = 29,271.62 × 6,361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.51x = 186,215,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,215,769.56/19,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.40

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