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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,150.50, 28,730.07 and 6,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,150.50, 28,730.07 and 6,001.50 is: 9,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,150.50 : 28,730.07 = 6,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,150.50/28,730.07 = 6,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,150.50x = 28,730.07 × 6,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,150.50x = 172,423,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,423,515.11/19,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.60

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