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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.61, 28,852.03 and 6,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.61, 28,852.03 and 6,087.28 is: 9,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.61 : 28,852.03 = 6,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.61/28,852.03 = 6,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.61x = 28,852.03 × 6,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.61x = 175,630,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,630,385.18/19,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.01

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