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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.60, 28,817.40 and 5,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.60, 28,817.40 and 5,360.60 is: 8,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.60 : 28,817.40 = 5,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.60/28,817.40 = 5,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.60x = 28,817.40 × 5,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.60x = 154,478,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478,554.44/19,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.90

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