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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.64, 28,041.84 and 6,849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.64, 28,041.84 and 6,849.48 is: 10,273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.64 : 28,041.84 = 6,849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.64/28,041.84 = 6,849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.64x = 28,041.84 × 6,849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.64x = 192,072,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,072,022.24/18,695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.63

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