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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,570.92, 29,347.65 and 6,241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,570.92, 29,347.65 and 6,241.42 is: 9,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,570.92 : 29,347.65 = 6,241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,570.92/29,347.65 = 6,241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,570.92x = 29,347.65 × 6,241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,570.92x = 183,171,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,171,046.35/19,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.35

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