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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.16, 28,047.78 and 6,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.16, 28,047.78 and 6,217.20 is: 9,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.16 : 28,047.78 = 6,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.16/28,047.78 = 6,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.16x = 28,047.78 × 6,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.16x = 174,378,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,378,657.82/18,695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.48

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