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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.40, 28,897.40 and 6,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.40, 28,897.40 and 6,116.40 is: 9,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.40 : 28,897.40 = 6,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.40/28,897.40 = 6,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.40x = 28,897.40 × 6,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.40x = 176,748,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,748,057.36/19,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.85

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