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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.58, 28,991.30 and 6,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.58, 28,991.30 and 6,001.04 is: 9,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.58 : 28,991.30 = 6,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.58/28,991.30 = 6,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.58x = 28,991.30 × 6,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.58x = 173,977,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,977,950.95/19,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.07

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