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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,797.06, 28,196.26 and 6,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,797.06, 28,196.26 and 6,317.48 is: 9,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,797.06 : 28,196.26 = 6,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,797.06/28,196.26 = 6,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,797.06x = 28,196.26 × 6,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,797.06x = 178,129,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,129,308.62/18,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.45

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