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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.73, 28,619.91 and 5,927.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.73, 28,619.91 and 5,927.57 is: 8,891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.73 : 28,619.91 = 5,927.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.73/28,619.91 = 5,927.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.73x = 28,619.91 × 5,927.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.73x = 169,646,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,646,376.82/19,078.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.91

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