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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,794.48, 28,191.72 and 6,482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,794.48, 28,191.72 and 6,482.48 is: 9,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,794.48 : 28,191.72 = 6,482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,794.48/28,191.72 = 6,482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,794.48x = 28,191.72 × 6,482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,794.48x = 182,752,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,752,261.07/18,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.72

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