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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.16, 28,895.92 and 6,116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.16, 28,895.92 and 6,116.38 is: 9,174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.16 : 28,895.92 = 6,116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.16/28,895.92 = 6,116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.16x = 28,895.92 × 6,116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.16x = 176,738,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,738,427.17/19,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.47

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