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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.64, 28,086.55 and 6,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.64, 28,086.55 and 6,246.24 is: 9,366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.64 : 28,086.55 = 6,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.64/28,086.55 = 6,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.64x = 28,086.55 × 6,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.64x = 175,435,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,435,332.07/18,730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.22

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