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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.94, 28,862.85 and 6,091.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.94, 28,862.85 and 6,091.31 is: 9,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.94 : 28,862.85 = 6,091.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.94/28,862.85 = 6,091.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.94x = 28,862.85 × 6,091.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.94x = 175,812,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,812,498.36/19,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.37

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