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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,082.52, 28,615.86 and 7,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,082.52, 28,615.86 and 7,389 is: 11,080.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,082.52 : 28,615.86 = 7,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,082.52/28,615.86 = 7,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,082.52x = 28,615.86 × 7,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,082.52x = 211,442,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,442,589.54/19,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.43

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