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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.80, 28,071.60 and 6,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.80, 28,071.60 and 6,235.70 is: 9,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.80 : 28,071.60 = 6,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.80/28,071.60 = 6,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.80x = 28,071.60 × 6,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.80x = 175,046,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,046,076.12/18,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.85

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