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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,295.64, 28,942.92 and 6,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,295.64, 28,942.92 and 6,148.80 is: 9,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,295.64 : 28,942.92 = 6,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,295.64/28,942.92 = 6,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,295.64x = 28,942.92 × 6,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,295.64x = 177,964,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,964,226.50/19,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.03

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