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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,309.78, 28,962.85 and 6,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,309.78, 28,962.85 and 6,159.84 is: 9,239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,309.78 : 28,962.85 = 6,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,309.78/28,962.85 = 6,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,309.78x = 28,962.85 × 6,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,309.78x = 178,406,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,406,521.94/19,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.18

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