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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.48, 28,838.46 and 6,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.48, 28,838.46 and 6,079 is: 9,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.48 : 28,838.46 = 6,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.48/28,838.46 = 6,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.48x = 28,838.46 × 6,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.48x = 175,308,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,308,998.34/19,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.58

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