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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.46, 28,845.72 and 6,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.46, 28,845.72 and 6,083.91 is: 9,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.46 : 28,845.72 = 6,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.46/28,845.72 = 6,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.46x = 28,845.72 × 6,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.46x = 175,494,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,494,764.37/19,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.83

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