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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.46, 29,273.40 and 6,191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.46, 29,273.40 and 6,191.91 is: 9,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.46 : 29,273.40 = 6,191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.46/29,273.40 = 6,191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.46x = 29,273.40 × 6,191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.46x = 181,258,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,258,258.19/19,520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.55

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