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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.89, 28,085.42 and 6,245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.89, 28,085.42 and 6,245.49 is: 9,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.89 : 28,085.42 = 6,245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.89/28,085.42 = 6,245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.89x = 28,085.42 × 6,245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.89x = 175,407,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,407,209.76/18,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.10

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