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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.80, 28,039.68 and 6,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.80, 28,039.68 and 6,389.76 is: 9,580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.80 : 28,039.68 = 6,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.80/28,039.68 = 6,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.80x = 28,039.68 × 6,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.80x = 179,166,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,166,825.68/18,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.70

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