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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.93, 28,999.07 and 6,182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.93, 28,999.07 and 6,182.77 is: 9,273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.93 : 28,999.07 = 6,182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.93/28,999.07 = 6,182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.93x = 28,999.07 × 6,182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.93x = 179,294,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,294,580.02/19,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.57

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