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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.42, 28,010.41 and 6,193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.42, 28,010.41 and 6,193.93 is: 9,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.42 : 28,010.41 = 6,193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.42/28,010.41 = 6,193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.42x = 28,010.41 × 6,193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.42x = 173,494,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,494,518.81/18,670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.48

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