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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.48, 28,206.61 and 6,323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.48, 28,206.61 and 6,323.46 is: 9,485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.48 : 28,206.61 = 6,323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.48/28,206.61 = 6,323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.48x = 28,206.61 × 6,323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.48x = 178,363,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,363,370.07/18,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.66

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