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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.40, 28,991.10 and 6,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.40, 28,991.10 and 6,180.20 is: 9,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.40 : 28,991.10 = 6,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.40/28,991.10 = 6,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.40x = 28,991.10 × 6,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.40x = 179,170,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,170,796.22/19,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.30

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