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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,291.04, 28,940.96 and 6,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,291.04, 28,940.96 and 6,979.04 is: 10,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,291.04 : 28,940.96 = 6,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,291.04/28,940.96 = 6,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,291.04x = 28,940.96 × 6,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,291.04x = 201,980,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,980,117.48/19,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.15

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