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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,694.79, 28,045.72 and 6,047.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,694.79, 28,045.72 and 6,047.94 is: 9,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,694.79 : 28,045.72 = 6,047.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,694.79/28,045.72 = 6,047.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,694.79x = 28,045.72 × 6,047.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,694.79x = 169,618,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618,831.82/18,694.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.05

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