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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.98, 28,110.04 and 6,261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.98, 28,110.04 and 6,261.91 is: 9,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.98 : 28,110.04 = 6,261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.98/28,110.04 = 6,261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.98x = 28,110.04 × 6,261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.98x = 176,022,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,022,454.65/18,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.88

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