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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.06, 28,838.10 and 6,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.06, 28,838.10 and 6,079.10 is: 9,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.06 : 28,838.10 = 6,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.06/28,838.10 = 6,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.06x = 28,838.10 × 6,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.06x = 175,309,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,309,693.71/19,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.76

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