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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.62, 29,366.30 and 6,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.62, 29,366.30 and 6,437.46 is: 9,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.62 : 29,366.30 = 6,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.62/29,366.30 = 6,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.62x = 29,366.30 × 6,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.62x = 189,044,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,044,381.60/19,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,650.72

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