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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.64, 28,084.20 and 6,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.64, 28,084.20 and 6,414 is: 9,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.64 : 28,084.20 = 6,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.64/28,084.20 = 6,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.64x = 28,084.20 × 6,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.64x = 180,132,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,132,058.80/18,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.92

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