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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,792.59, 28,189.35 and 6,313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,792.59, 28,189.35 and 6,313.05 is: 9,469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792.59 : 28,189.35 = 6,313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792.59/28,189.35 = 6,313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792.59x = 28,189.35 × 6,313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792.59x = 177,960,776.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,960,776.02/18,792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.73

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