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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.49, 28,086.35 and 6,246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.49, 28,086.35 and 6,246.23 is: 9,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.49 : 28,086.35 = 6,246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.49/28,086.35 = 6,246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.49x = 28,086.35 × 6,246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.49x = 175,433,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433,630.30/18,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.21

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