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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.62, 28,109.43 and 6,257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.62, 28,109.43 and 6,257.34 is: 9,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.62 : 28,109.43 = 6,257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.62/28,109.43 = 6,257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.62x = 28,109.43 × 6,257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.62x = 175,890,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,890,260.72/18,739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.01

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