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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748.98, 28,125.68 and 6,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748.98, 28,125.68 and 6,270.66 is: 9,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748.98 : 28,125.68 = 6,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748.98/28,125.68 = 6,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748.98x = 28,125.68 × 6,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748.98x = 176,366,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,366,545.20/18,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.73

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