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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.03, 28,102.94 and 6,083.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.03, 28,102.94 and 6,083.26 is: 9,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.03 : 28,102.94 = 6,083.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.03/28,102.94 = 6,083.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.03x = 28,102.94 × 6,083.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.03x = 170,957,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,957,399.68/18,734.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.50

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