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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.96, 28,878.54 and 6,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.96, 28,878.54 and 6,098.80 is: 9,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.96 : 28,878.54 = 6,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.96/28,878.54 = 6,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.96x = 28,878.54 × 6,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.96x = 176,124,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,124,439.75/19,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.34

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