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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.68, 29,275.59 and 6,187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.68, 29,275.59 and 6,187.85 is: 9,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.68 : 29,275.59 = 6,187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.68/29,275.59 = 6,187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.68x = 29,275.59 × 6,187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.68x = 181,152,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,152,959.58/19,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.86

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