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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,798, 28,201.32 and 6,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,798, 28,201.32 and 6,486 is: 9,730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,798 : 28,201.32 = 6,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,798/28,201.32 = 6,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,798x = 28,201.32 × 6,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,798x = 182,913,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,913,761.52/18,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.49

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