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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,777.07, 28,164.52 and 6,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,777.07, 28,164.52 and 6,296.59 is: 9,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,777.07 : 28,164.52 = 6,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,777.07/28,164.52 = 6,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,777.07x = 28,164.52 × 6,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,777.07x = 177,340,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,340,434.99/18,777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.52

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