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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,782.67, 28,177.36 and 6,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,782.67, 28,177.36 and 6,306.76 is: 9,461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,782.67 : 28,177.36 = 6,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,782.67/28,177.36 = 6,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,782.67x = 28,177.36 × 6,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,782.67x = 177,707,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,707,846.95/18,782.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.27

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