Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,156.64, 28,734.96 and 6,010
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,156.64, 28,734.96 and 6,010 is: 9,015
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,156.64 : 28,734.96 = 6,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,156.64/28,734.96 = 6,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,156.64x = 28,734.96 × 6,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,156.64x = 172,697,109.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,697,109.60/19,156.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,015
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