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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.23, 28,109.43 and 6,261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.23, 28,109.43 and 6,261.57 is: 9,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.23 : 28,109.43 = 6,261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.23/28,109.43 = 6,261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.23x = 28,109.43 × 6,261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.23x = 176,009,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,009,163.61/18,740.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.05

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