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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.60, 28,096.48 and 6,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.60, 28,096.48 and 6,251.72 is: 9,377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.60 : 28,096.48 = 6,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.60/28,096.48 = 6,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.60x = 28,096.48 × 6,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.60x = 175,651,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,651,325.95/18,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.77

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