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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.42, 28,002.06 and 6,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.42, 28,002.06 and 6,184.73 is: 9,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.42 : 28,002.06 = 6,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.42/28,002.06 = 6,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.42x = 28,002.06 × 6,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.42x = 173,185,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,185,180.54/18,665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.40

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