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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298.04, 28,949.15 and 6,147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298.04, 28,949.15 and 6,147.37 is: 9,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298.04 : 28,949.15 = 6,147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298.04/28,949.15 = 6,147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298.04x = 28,949.15 × 6,147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298.04x = 177,961,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,961,136.24/19,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.72

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