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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,287, 28,934.88 and 6,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,287, 28,934.88 and 6,975 is: 10,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,287 : 28,934.88 = 6,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,287/28,934.88 = 6,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,287x = 28,934.88 × 6,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,287x = 201,820,788
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,820,788/19,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.08

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