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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.73, 28,991.46 and 6,177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.73, 28,991.46 and 6,177.57 is: 9,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.73 : 28,991.46 = 6,177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.73/28,991.46 = 6,177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.73x = 28,991.46 × 6,177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.73x = 179,096,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,096,773.55/19,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.83

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