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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.10, 28,997.90 and 6,184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.10, 28,997.90 and 6,184.74 is: 9,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.10 : 28,997.90 = 6,184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.10/28,997.90 = 6,184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.10x = 28,997.90 × 6,184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.10x = 179,344,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,344,472.05/19,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.59

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