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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.94, 28,109.73 and 6,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.94, 28,109.73 and 6,261.68 is: 9,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.94 : 28,109.73 = 6,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.94/28,109.73 = 6,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.94x = 28,109.73 × 6,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.94x = 176,014,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,014,134.15/18,745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.45

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