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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.33, 28,212.36 and 6,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.33, 28,212.36 and 6,327.30 is: 9,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.33 : 28,212.36 = 6,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.33/28,212.36 = 6,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.33x = 28,212.36 × 6,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.33x = 178,508,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,508,065.43/18,807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.41

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