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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.60, 28,868.70 and 6,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.60, 28,868.70 and 6,101.30 is: 9,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.60 : 28,868.70 = 6,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.60/28,868.70 = 6,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.60x = 28,868.70 × 6,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.60x = 176,136,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,136,599.31/19,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.09

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