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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.88, 28,898.55 and 6,118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.88, 28,898.55 and 6,118.05 is: 9,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.88 : 28,898.55 = 6,118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.88/28,898.55 = 6,118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.88x = 28,898.55 × 6,118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.88x = 176,802,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,802,773.83/19,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.99

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