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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.06, 28,090.71 and 6,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.06, 28,090.71 and 6,249.30 is: 9,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.06 : 28,090.71 = 6,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.06/28,090.71 = 6,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.06x = 28,090.71 × 6,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.06x = 175,547,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,547,274.00/18,729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.99

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