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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,230.63, 28,847.57 and 6,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,230.63, 28,847.57 and 6,082.71 is: 9,124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230.63 : 28,847.57 = 6,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230.63/28,847.57 = 6,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230.63x = 28,847.57 × 6,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230.63x = 175,471,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,471,372.10/19,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.58

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