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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.70, 28,580.27 and 5,913.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.70, 28,580.27 and 5,913.69 is: 8,870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.70 : 28,580.27 = 5,913.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.70/28,580.27 = 5,913.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.70x = 28,580.27 × 5,913.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.70x = 169,014,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,014,827.33/19,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.91

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