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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,693.67, 28,045.92 and 6,043.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,693.67, 28,045.92 and 6,043.16 is: 9,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,693.67 : 28,045.92 = 6,043.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,693.67/28,045.92 = 6,043.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,693.67x = 28,045.92 × 6,043.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,693.67x = 169,485,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,485,981.91/18,693.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.49

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