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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,245.20, 28,871.16 and 6,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,245.20, 28,871.16 and 6,095.12 is: 9,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,245.20 : 28,871.16 = 6,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,245.20/28,871.16 = 6,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,245.20x = 28,871.16 × 6,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,245.20x = 175,973,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,973,184.74/19,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.74

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