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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158, 28,737 and 5,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158, 28,737 and 5,307 is: 7,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158 : 28,737 = 5,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158/28,737 = 5,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158x = 28,737 × 5,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158x = 152,507,259
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,507,259/19,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.50

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