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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.62, 28,110.93 and 6,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.62, 28,110.93 and 6,258.34 is: 9,387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.62 : 28,110.93 = 6,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.62/28,110.93 = 6,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.62x = 28,110.93 × 6,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.62x = 175,927,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,927,757.66/18,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.51

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