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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.77, 28,875.67 and 6,103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.77, 28,875.67 and 6,103.17 is: 9,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.77 : 28,875.67 = 6,103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.77/28,875.67 = 6,103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.77x = 28,875.67 × 6,103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.77x = 176,233,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,233,122.87/19,249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.08

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