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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.53, 28,078.89 and 6,241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.53, 28,078.89 and 6,241.18 is: 9,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.53 : 28,078.89 = 6,241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.53/28,078.89 = 6,241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.53x = 28,078.89 × 6,241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.53x = 175,245,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,245,406.69/18,725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.64

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