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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.11, 29,344.81 and 6,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.11, 29,344.81 and 6,237 is: 9,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.11 : 29,344.81 = 6,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.11/29,344.81 = 6,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.11x = 29,344.81 × 6,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.11x = 183,023,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,023,558.53/19,562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.02

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