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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.99, 28,095.26 and 6,250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.99, 28,095.26 and 6,250.59 is: 9,375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.99 : 28,095.26 = 6,250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.99/28,095.26 = 6,250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.99x = 28,095.26 × 6,250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.99x = 175,611,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,611,919.95/18,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.98

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