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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,781.83, 28,187.04 and 6,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,781.83, 28,187.04 and 6,946.80 is: 10,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,781.83 : 28,187.04 = 6,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,781.83/28,187.04 = 6,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,781.83x = 28,187.04 × 6,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,781.83x = 195,809,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,809,809.12/18,781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.49

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