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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.08, 28,644.12 and 5,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.08, 28,644.12 and 5,246.16 is: 7,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.08 : 28,644.12 = 5,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.08/28,644.12 = 5,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.08x = 28,644.12 × 5,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.08x = 150,271,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,271,636.58/19,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,869.24

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