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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.56, 28,878.39 and 6,104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.56, 28,878.39 and 6,104.97 is: 9,157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.56 : 28,878.39 = 6,104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.56/28,878.39 = 6,104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.56x = 28,878.39 × 6,104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.56x = 176,301,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,301,704.60/19,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.79

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