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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.37, 28,850.16 and 6,086.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.37, 28,850.16 and 6,086.03 is: 9,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.37 : 28,850.16 = 6,086.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.37/28,850.16 = 6,086.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.37x = 28,850.16 × 6,086.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.37x = 175,582,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,582,764.58/19,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.12

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