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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,609.63, 29,418.09 and 6,462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,609.63, 29,418.09 and 6,462.93 is: 9,695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,609.63 : 29,418.09 = 6,462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,609.63/29,418.09 = 6,462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,609.63x = 29,418.09 × 6,462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,609.63x = 190,126,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,126,909.31/19,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.59

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