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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.36, 28,743.48 and 5,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161.36, 28,743.48 and 5,310 is: 7,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161.36 : 28,743.48 = 5,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161.36/28,743.48 = 5,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161.36x = 28,743.48 × 5,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161.36x = 152,627,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,627,878.80/19,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.40

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