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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.27, 29,408.03 and 6,279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.27, 29,408.03 and 6,279.21 is: 9,419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.27 : 29,408.03 = 6,279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.27/29,408.03 = 6,279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.27x = 29,408.03 × 6,279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.27x = 184,659,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,659,196.06/19,604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.34

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