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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.30, 28,984.26 and 6,177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.30, 28,984.26 and 6,177.09 is: 9,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.30 : 28,984.26 = 6,177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.30/28,984.26 = 6,177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.30x = 28,984.26 × 6,177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.30x = 179,038,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,038,382.60/19,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.10

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