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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.63, 28,628.51 and 5,939.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.63, 28,628.51 and 5,939.04 is: 8,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.63 : 28,628.51 = 5,939.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.63/28,628.51 = 5,939.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.63x = 28,628.51 × 5,939.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.63x = 170,025,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,025,836.34/19,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.51

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