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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,200.12, 28,792.64 and 5,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,200.12, 28,792.64 and 5,869 is: 8,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,200.12 : 28,792.64 = 5,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,200.12/28,792.64 = 5,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,200.12x = 28,792.64 × 5,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,200.12x = 168,984,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,984,004.16/19,200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.20

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