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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,810.41, 28,219.96 and 6,330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,810.41, 28,219.96 and 6,330.11 is: 9,496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,810.41 : 28,219.96 = 6,330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,810.41/28,219.96 = 6,330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,810.41x = 28,219.96 × 6,330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,810.41x = 178,635,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,635,489.52/18,810.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.63

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