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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.37, 28,727.06 and 6,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.37, 28,727.06 and 6,004.80 is: 9,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.37 : 28,727.06 = 6,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.37/28,727.06 = 6,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.37x = 28,727.06 × 6,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.37x = 172,500,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,500,219.86/19,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.20

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