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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.62, 29,331.69 and 6,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.62, 29,331.69 and 6,406.02 is: 9,609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.62 : 29,331.69 = 6,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.62/29,331.69 = 6,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.62x = 29,331.69 × 6,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.62x = 187,899,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,899,392.77/19,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.93

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