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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,800.08, 28,201.86 and 6,149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,800.08, 28,201.86 and 6,149.91 is: 9,225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,800.08 : 28,201.86 = 6,149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,800.08/28,201.86 = 6,149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,800.08x = 28,201.86 × 6,149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,800.08x = 173,438,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,438,900.83/18,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.43

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