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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.49, 28,870.55 and 6,098.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.49, 28,870.55 and 6,098.57 is: 9,148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.49 : 28,870.55 = 6,098.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.49/28,870.55 = 6,098.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.49x = 28,870.55 × 6,098.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.49x = 176,069,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,069,070.11/19,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.11

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