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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,288.62, 28,932.93 and 6,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,288.62, 28,932.93 and 6,141 is: 9,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,288.62 : 28,932.93 = 6,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,288.62/28,932.93 = 6,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,288.62x = 28,932.93 × 6,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,288.62x = 177,677,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677,123.13/19,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.50

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