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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747, 28,111.20 and 6,262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747, 28,111.20 and 6,262.74 is: 9,391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747 : 28,111.20 = 6,262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747/28,111.20 = 6,262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747x = 28,111.20 × 6,262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747x = 176,053,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,053,136.69/18,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.00

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