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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,130.64, 28,696.76 and 5,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,130.64, 28,696.76 and 5,983.28 is: 8,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,130.64 : 28,696.76 = 5,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,130.64/28,696.76 = 5,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,130.64x = 28,696.76 × 5,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,130.64x = 171,700,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,700,750.17/19,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.17

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