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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.61, 28,112.22 and 6,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.61, 28,112.22 and 6,261.93 is: 9,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.61 : 28,112.22 = 6,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.61/28,112.22 = 6,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.61x = 28,112.22 × 6,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.61x = 176,036,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,036,753.78/18,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.83

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