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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.37, 28,871.86 and 6,099.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.37, 28,871.86 and 6,099.45 is: 9,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.37 : 28,871.86 = 6,099.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.37/28,871.86 = 6,099.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.37x = 28,871.86 × 6,099.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.37x = 176,102,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,102,322.12/19,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.42

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