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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,794.99, 28,195.65 and 6,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,794.99, 28,195.65 and 6,316.20 is: 9,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,794.99 : 28,195.65 = 6,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,794.99/28,195.65 = 6,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,794.99x = 28,195.65 × 6,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,794.99x = 178,089,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,089,364.53/18,794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.37

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