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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,710.79, 29,566.86 and 6,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,710.79, 29,566.86 and 6,383.46 is: 9,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,710.79 : 29,566.86 = 6,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,710.79/29,566.86 = 6,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,710.79x = 29,566.86 × 6,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,710.79x = 188,738,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,738,868.14/19,710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.41

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