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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,116.93, 28,662.98 and 6,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,116.93, 28,662.98 and 6,636 is: 9,949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,116.93 : 28,662.98 = 6,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,116.93/28,662.98 = 6,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,116.93x = 28,662.98 × 6,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,116.93x = 190,207,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,207,502.10/19,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,949.69

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