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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053, 28,583.82 and 6,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053, 28,583.82 and 6,741 is: 10,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053 : 28,583.82 = 6,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053/28,583.82 = 6,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053x = 28,583.82 × 6,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053x = 192,683,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,683,530.62/19,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.03

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