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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687, 28,034.94 and 6,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687, 28,034.94 and 6,375 is: 9,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687 : 28,034.94 = 6,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687/28,034.94 = 6,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687x = 28,034.94 × 6,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687x = 178,722,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,722,742.50/18,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.01

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