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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.81, 28,214.61 and 6,328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.81, 28,214.61 and 6,328.78 is: 9,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.81 : 28,214.61 = 6,328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.81/28,214.61 = 6,328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.81x = 28,214.61 × 6,328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.81x = 178,564,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,564,059.48/18,808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.64

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