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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,786.33, 28,170.06 and 6,302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,786.33, 28,170.06 and 6,302.19 is: 9,450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,786.33 : 28,170.06 = 6,302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,786.33/28,170.06 = 6,302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,786.33x = 28,170.06 × 6,302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,786.33x = 177,533,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,533,070.43/18,786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.12

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