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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.80, 28,898.70 and 6,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.80, 28,898.70 and 6,119.20 is: 9,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.80 : 28,898.70 = 6,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.80/28,898.70 = 6,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.80x = 28,898.70 × 6,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.80x = 176,836,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,836,925.04/19,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.80

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