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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.44, 28,999.98 and 6,186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.44, 28,999.98 and 6,186.68 is: 9,278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.44 : 28,999.98 = 6,186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.44/28,999.98 = 6,186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.44x = 28,999.98 × 6,186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.44x = 179,413,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,413,596.27/19,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.04

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