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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.37, 28,053.41 and 6,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.37, 28,053.41 and 6,222.96 is: 9,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.37 : 28,053.41 = 6,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.37/28,053.41 = 6,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.37x = 28,053.41 × 6,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.37x = 174,575,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,575,217.18/18,706.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.40

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