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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.08, 28,071 and 6,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.08, 28,071 and 6,227.82 is: 9,342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.08 : 28,071 = 6,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.08/28,071 = 6,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.08x = 28,071 × 6,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.08x = 174,821,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,821,135.22/18,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.69

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