Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,680.32, 28,020.48 and 6,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,680.32, 28,020.48 and 6,368 is: 9,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,680.32 : 28,020.48 = 6,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,680.32/28,020.48 = 6,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,680.32x = 28,020.48 × 6,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,680.32x = 178,434,416.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,434,416.64/18,680.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,552
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