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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.78, 29,393.52 and 6,444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.78, 29,393.52 and 6,444.62 is: 9,668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.78 : 29,393.52 = 6,444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.78/29,393.52 = 6,444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.78x = 29,393.52 × 6,444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.78x = 189,430,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,430,066.86/19,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.36

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