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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.88, 28,909.56 and 6,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.88, 28,909.56 and 6,962 is: 10,440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.88 : 28,909.56 = 6,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.88/28,909.56 = 6,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.88x = 28,909.56 × 6,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.88x = 201,268,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,268,356.72/19,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.92

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