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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.58, 28,149.89 and 6,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.58, 28,149.89 and 6,284.30 is: 9,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.58 : 28,149.89 = 6,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.58/28,149.89 = 6,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.58x = 28,149.89 × 6,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.58x = 176,902,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,902,181.56/18,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.45

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