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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,746.61, 28,113.72 and 6,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,746.61, 28,113.72 and 6,262.93 is: 9,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,746.61 : 28,113.72 = 6,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,746.61/28,113.72 = 6,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,746.61x = 28,113.72 × 6,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,746.61x = 176,074,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,074,260.40/18,746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.33

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