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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,513.98, 29,274.60 and 6,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,513.98, 29,274.60 and 6,370.08 is: 9,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,513.98 : 29,274.60 = 6,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,513.98/29,274.60 = 6,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,513.98x = 29,274.60 × 6,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,513.98x = 186,481,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,481,543.97/19,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.30

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