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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,798.80, 28,209.33 and 6,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,798.80, 28,209.33 and 6,960.92 is: 10,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,798.80 : 28,209.33 = 6,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,798.80/28,209.33 = 6,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,798.80x = 28,209.33 × 6,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,798.80x = 196,362,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,362,748.34/18,798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.50

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