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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761, 28,131.94 and 6,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761, 28,131.94 and 6,276.54 is: 9,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761 : 28,131.94 = 6,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761/28,131.94 = 6,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761x = 28,131.94 × 6,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761x = 176,571,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,571,246.69/18,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.61

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