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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,746.52, 28,122.66 and 6,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,746.52, 28,122.66 and 6,264.24 is: 9,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,746.52 : 28,122.66 = 6,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,746.52/28,122.66 = 6,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,746.52x = 28,122.66 × 6,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,746.52x = 176,167,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,167,091.68/18,746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.32

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