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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.06, 28,050.21 and 6,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.06, 28,050.21 and 6,222.30 is: 9,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.06 : 28,050.21 = 6,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.06/28,050.21 = 6,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.06x = 28,050.21 × 6,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.06x = 174,536,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,536,821.68/18,702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.49

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