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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,108, 28,663.62 and 5,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,108, 28,663.62 and 5,257 is: 7,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,108 : 28,663.62 = 5,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,108/28,663.62 = 5,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,108x = 28,663.62 × 5,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,108x = 150,684,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,684,650.34/19,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,885.95

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