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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,539.27, 29,312.51 and 6,392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,539.27, 29,312.51 and 6,392.37 is: 9,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,539.27 : 29,312.51 = 6,392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,539.27/29,312.51 = 6,392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,539.27x = 29,312.51 × 6,392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,539.27x = 187,376,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,376,377.59/19,539.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.73

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