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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.80, 28,041.18 and 6,390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.80, 28,041.18 and 6,390.76 is: 9,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.80 : 28,041.18 = 6,390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.80/28,041.18 = 6,390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.80x = 28,041.18 × 6,390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.80x = 179,204,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,204,451.50/18,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.20

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