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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.97, 28,858.01 and 6,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.97, 28,858.01 and 6,089.36 is: 9,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.97 : 28,858.01 = 6,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.97/28,858.01 = 6,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.97x = 28,858.01 × 6,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.97x = 175,726,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,726,781.33/19,237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.37

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