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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747.11, 28,111.40 and 6,262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747.11, 28,111.40 and 6,262.85 is: 9,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747.11 : 28,111.40 = 6,262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747.11/28,111.40 = 6,262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747.11x = 28,111.40 × 6,262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747.11x = 176,057,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,057,450.18/18,747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.18

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