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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,802.48, 28,205.11 and 6,322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,802.48, 28,205.11 and 6,322.46 is: 9,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,802.48 : 28,205.11 = 6,322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,802.48/28,205.11 = 6,322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,802.48x = 28,205.11 × 6,322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,802.48x = 178,325,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,325,546.65/18,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.15

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