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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.44, 28,099.98 and 6,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.44, 28,099.98 and 6,255.18 is: 9,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.44 : 28,099.98 = 6,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.44/28,099.98 = 6,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.44x = 28,099.98 × 6,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.44x = 175,770,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,770,432.90/18,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.71

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