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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,317.44, 28,957.66 and 6,161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,317.44, 28,957.66 and 6,161.29 is: 9,236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,317.44 : 28,957.66 = 6,161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,317.44/28,957.66 = 6,161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,317.44x = 28,957.66 × 6,161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,317.44x = 178,416,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,416,540.98/19,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.03

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