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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.38, 28,877.85 and 6,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.38, 28,877.85 and 6,103.46 is: 9,155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.38 : 28,877.85 = 6,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.38/28,877.85 = 6,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.38x = 28,877.85 × 6,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.38x = 176,254,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,254,802.36/19,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.44

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