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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,160.04, 28,740.02 and 5,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,160.04, 28,740.02 and 5,309 is: 7,963.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,160.04 : 28,740.02 = 5,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,160.04/28,740.02 = 5,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,160.04x = 28,740.02 × 5,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,160.04x = 152,580,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,580,766.18/19,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.49

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