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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.07, 28,620.96 and 5,935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.07, 28,620.96 and 5,935.60 is: 8,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.07 : 28,620.96 = 5,935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.07/28,620.96 = 5,935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.07x = 28,620.96 × 5,935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.07x = 169,882,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,882,570.18/19,083.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.27

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