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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,736.03, 28,105.94 and 6,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,736.03, 28,105.94 and 6,085.26 is: 9,128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,736.03 : 28,105.94 = 6,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,736.03/28,105.94 = 6,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,736.03x = 28,105.94 × 6,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,736.03x = 171,031,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,031,952.44/18,736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.51

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