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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.07, 28,996.42 and 6,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.07, 28,996.42 and 6,184.32 is: 9,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.07 : 28,996.42 = 6,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.07/28,996.42 = 6,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.07x = 28,996.42 × 6,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.07x = 179,323,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,323,140.13/19,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.50

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