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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,282.83, 28,926.36 and 6,132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,282.83, 28,926.36 and 6,132.13 is: 9,198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282.83 : 28,926.36 = 6,132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282.83/28,926.36 = 6,132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282.83x = 28,926.36 × 6,132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282.83x = 177,380,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,380,199.95/19,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.87

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