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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,334.97, 28,997.72 and 6,184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,334.97, 28,997.72 and 6,184.62 is: 9,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,334.97 : 28,997.72 = 6,184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,334.97/28,997.72 = 6,184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,334.97x = 28,997.72 × 6,184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,334.97x = 179,339,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,339,734.08/19,334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.41

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