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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,261.79, 28,897.24 and 6,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,261.79, 28,897.24 and 6,114.27 is: 9,172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,261.79 : 28,897.24 = 6,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,261.79/28,897.24 = 6,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,261.79x = 28,897.24 × 6,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,261.79x = 176,685,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,685,527.61/19,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.85

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