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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,750.70, 28,128.78 and 6,910.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,750.70, 28,128.78 and 6,910.14 is: 10,366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,750.70 : 28,128.78 = 6,910.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,750.70/28,128.78 = 6,910.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,750.70x = 28,128.78 × 6,910.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,750.70x = 194,373,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,373,807.83/18,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.22

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