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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056, 28,585.98 and 5,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056, 28,585.98 and 5,205 is: 7,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056 : 28,585.98 = 5,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056/28,585.98 = 5,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056x = 28,585.98 × 5,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056x = 148,790,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,790,025.90/19,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.04

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