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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,728.52, 28,088.98 and 6,878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,728.52, 28,088.98 and 6,878.22 is: 10,315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,728.52 : 28,088.98 = 6,878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,728.52/28,088.98 = 6,878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,728.52x = 28,088.98 × 6,878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,728.52x = 193,202,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,202,166.82/18,728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.93

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