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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298.91, 28,948.35 and 5,447.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298.91, 28,948.35 and 5,447.91 is: 8,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298.91 : 28,948.35 = 5,447.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298.91/28,948.35 = 5,447.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298.91x = 28,948.35 × 5,447.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298.91x = 157,708,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,708,005.45/19,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.86

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