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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.20, 28,212.71 and 6,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.20, 28,212.71 and 6,962.56 is: 10,443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.20 : 28,212.71 = 6,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.20/28,212.71 = 6,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.20x = 28,212.71 × 6,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.20x = 196,432,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,432,580.79/18,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.99

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