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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.12, 28,814.33 and 5,172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.12, 28,814.33 and 5,172.26 is: 7,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.12 : 28,814.33 = 5,172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.12/28,814.33 = 5,172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.12x = 28,814.33 × 5,172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.12x = 149,035,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,035,075.34/19,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.75

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