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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,124.93, 28,687.41 and 5,977.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,124.93, 28,687.41 and 5,977.37 is: 8,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,124.93 : 28,687.41 = 5,977.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,124.93/28,687.41 = 5,977.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,124.93x = 28,687.41 × 5,977.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,124.93x = 171,475,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,475,120.47/19,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.05

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