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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.88, 28,906.56 and 6,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.88, 28,906.56 and 6,960 is: 10,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.88 : 28,906.56 = 6,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.88/28,906.56 = 6,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.88x = 28,906.56 × 6,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.88x = 201,189,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,189,657.60/19,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.92

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