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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,811.80, 28,216.80 and 6,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,811.80, 28,216.80 and 6,330.60 is: 9,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,811.80 : 28,216.80 = 6,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,811.80/28,216.80 = 6,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,811.80x = 28,216.80 × 6,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,811.80x = 178,629,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,629,274.08/18,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.60

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