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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,309.28, 28,964.43 and 6,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,309.28, 28,964.43 and 6,161.64 is: 9,242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,309.28 : 28,964.43 = 6,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,309.28/28,964.43 = 6,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,309.28x = 28,964.43 × 6,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,309.28x = 178,468,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,468,359.66/19,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.62

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