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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,801, 28,214.46 and 6,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,801, 28,214.46 and 6,489 is: 9,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,801 : 28,214.46 = 6,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,801/28,214.46 = 6,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,801x = 28,214.46 × 6,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,801x = 183,083,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,083,630.94/18,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.97

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