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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.37, 28,209.93 and 6,962.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.37, 28,209.93 and 6,962.31 is: 10,444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.37 : 28,209.93 = 6,962.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.37/28,209.93 = 6,962.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.37x = 28,209.93 × 6,962.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.37x = 196,406,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,406,277.74/18,805.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.16

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