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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.49, 29,302.29 and 6,386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.49, 29,302.29 and 6,386.13 is: 9,578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.49 : 29,302.29 = 6,386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.49/29,302.29 = 6,386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.49x = 29,302.29 × 6,386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.49x = 187,128,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,128,233.24/19,535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.89

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