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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.96, 29,262.15 and 6,184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.96, 29,262.15 and 6,184.41 is: 9,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.96 : 29,262.15 = 6,184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.96/29,262.15 = 6,184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.96x = 29,262.15 × 6,184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.96x = 180,969,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,969,133.08/19,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.30

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