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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.88, 28,849.44 and 6,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.88, 28,849.44 and 6,083.96 is: 9,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.88 : 28,849.44 = 6,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.88/28,849.44 = 6,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.88x = 28,849.44 × 6,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.88x = 175,518,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,518,838.98/19,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.45

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