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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246, 28,869.80 and 6,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246, 28,869.80 and 6,098.08 is: 9,147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246 : 28,869.80 = 6,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246/28,869.80 = 6,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246x = 28,869.80 × 6,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246x = 176,050,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,050,349.98/19,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.37

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