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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,291.20, 28,938.96 and 6,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,291.20, 28,938.96 and 6,140.40 is: 9,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,291.20 : 28,938.96 = 6,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,291.20/28,938.96 = 6,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,291.20x = 28,938.96 × 6,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,291.20x = 177,696,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,696,789.98/19,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.29

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