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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.04, 28,740.71 and 6,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.04, 28,740.71 and 6,006.88 is: 9,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.04 : 28,740.71 = 6,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.04/28,740.71 = 6,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.04x = 28,740.71 × 6,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.04x = 172,641,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,641,996.08/19,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.46

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