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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,261, 28,892.32 and 6,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,261, 28,892.32 and 6,113.08 is: 9,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,261 : 28,892.32 = 6,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,261/28,892.32 = 6,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,261x = 28,892.32 × 6,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,261x = 176,621,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,621,063.55/19,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.88

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