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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.29, 28,764.83 and 6,028.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.29, 28,764.83 and 6,028.59 is: 9,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.29 : 28,764.83 = 6,028.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.29/28,764.83 = 6,028.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.29x = 28,764.83 × 6,028.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.29x = 173,411,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,411,489.43/19,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.60

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