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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.08, 28,891.20 and 5,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.08, 28,891.20 and 5,408 is: 8,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.08 : 28,891.20 = 5,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.08/28,891.20 = 5,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.08x = 28,891.20 × 5,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.08x = 156,243,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,243,609.60/19,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.30

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