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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.99, 28,109.71 and 6,261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.99, 28,109.71 and 6,261.73 is: 9,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.99 : 28,109.71 = 6,261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.99/28,109.71 = 6,261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.99x = 28,109.71 × 6,261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.99x = 176,015,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,015,414.40/18,745.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.50

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