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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.79, 28,997.31 and 6,001.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.79, 28,997.31 and 6,001.49 is: 9,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.79 : 28,997.31 = 6,001.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.79/28,997.31 = 6,001.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.79x = 28,997.31 × 6,001.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.79x = 174,027,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027,065.99/19,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.52

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