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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,226.52, 28,843.86 and 6,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,226.52, 28,843.86 and 6,079.94 is: 9,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,226.52 : 28,843.86 = 6,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,226.52/28,843.86 = 6,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,226.52x = 28,843.86 × 6,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,226.52x = 175,368,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,368,938.17/19,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.20

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