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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,713.72, 28,064.74 and 6,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,713.72, 28,064.74 and 6,230.82 is: 9,344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,713.72 : 28,064.74 = 6,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,713.72/28,064.74 = 6,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,713.72x = 28,064.74 × 6,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,713.72x = 174,866,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,866,343.29/18,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.29

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