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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.79, 28,199.28 and 6,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.79, 28,199.28 and 6,958.94 is: 10,431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.79 : 28,199.28 = 6,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.79/28,199.28 = 6,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.79x = 28,199.28 × 6,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.79x = 196,237,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,237,097.56/18,812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.05

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