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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.72, 29,256.93 and 6,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.72, 29,256.93 and 6,363.18 is: 9,540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.72 : 29,256.93 = 6,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.72/29,256.93 = 6,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.72x = 29,256.93 × 6,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.72x = 186,167,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,167,111.84/19,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.81

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