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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.95, 28,870.11 and 6,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.95, 28,870.11 and 6,099.30 is: 9,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.95 : 28,870.11 = 6,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.95/28,870.11 = 6,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.95x = 28,870.11 × 6,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.95x = 176,087,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,087,461.92/19,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.85

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