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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.26, 28,882.98 and 6,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.26, 28,882.98 and 6,108.96 is: 9,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.26 : 28,882.98 = 6,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.26/28,882.98 = 6,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.26x = 28,882.98 × 6,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.26x = 176,444,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,444,969.50/19,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.47

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