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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.68, 28,998.84 and 6,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.68, 28,998.84 and 6,182.84 is: 9,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.68 : 28,998.84 = 6,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.68/28,998.84 = 6,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.68x = 28,998.84 × 6,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.68x = 179,295,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,295,187.91/19,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.64

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