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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,718.01, 28,075.09 and 6,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,718.01, 28,075.09 and 6,236.69 is: 9,354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,718.01 : 28,075.09 = 6,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,718.01/28,075.09 = 6,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,718.01x = 28,075.09 × 6,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,718.01x = 175,095,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,095,578.46/18,718.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.39

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