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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.95, 28,999.05 and 6,182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.95, 28,999.05 and 6,182.79 is: 9,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.95 : 28,999.05 = 6,182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.95/28,999.05 = 6,182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.95x = 28,999.05 × 6,182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.95x = 179,295,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,295,036.35/19,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.59

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