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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.89, 28,861.02 and 6,090.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.89, 28,861.02 and 6,090.39 is: 9,136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.89 : 28,861.02 = 6,090.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.89/28,861.02 = 6,090.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.89x = 28,861.02 × 6,090.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.89x = 175,774,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,774,867.60/19,237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.91

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