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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.77, 28,869.87 and 6,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.77, 28,869.87 and 6,098.97 is: 9,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.77 : 28,869.87 = 6,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.77/28,869.87 = 6,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.77x = 28,869.87 × 6,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.77x = 176,076,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,076,471.03/19,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.36

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