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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.66, 28,055.10 and 6,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.66, 28,055.10 and 6,225.28 is: 9,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.66 : 28,055.10 = 6,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.66/28,055.10 = 6,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.66x = 28,055.10 × 6,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.66x = 174,650,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,650,852.93/18,709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.80

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