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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,261.56, 28,895.22 and 6,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,261.56, 28,895.22 and 6,114.36 is: 9,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,261.56 : 28,895.22 = 6,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,261.56/28,895.22 = 6,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,261.56x = 28,895.22 × 6,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,261.56x = 176,675,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,675,777.36/19,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.45

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