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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.29, 28,877.96 and 6,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.29, 28,877.96 and 6,104.70 is: 9,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.29 : 28,877.96 = 6,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.29/28,877.96 = 6,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.29x = 28,877.96 × 6,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.29x = 176,291,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,291,297.67/19,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.37

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