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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.44, 28,102.98 and 6,257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.44, 28,102.98 and 6,257.18 is: 9,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.44 : 28,102.98 = 6,257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.44/28,102.98 = 6,257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.44x = 28,102.98 × 6,257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.44x = 175,845,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,845,404.40/18,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.71

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