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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.04, 29,380.32 and 6,440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.04, 29,380.32 and 6,440.38 is: 9,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.04 : 29,380.32 = 6,440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.04/29,380.32 = 6,440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.04x = 29,380.32 × 6,440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.04x = 189,220,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,220,425.32/19,591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.52

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