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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.78, 29,337.92 and 6,407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.78, 29,337.92 and 6,407.66 is: 9,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.78 : 29,337.92 = 6,407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.78/29,337.92 = 6,407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.78x = 29,337.92 × 6,407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.78x = 187,987,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,987,416.47/19,555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.88

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