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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.06, 28,222.49 and 6,334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.06, 28,222.49 and 6,334.03 is: 9,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.06 : 28,222.49 = 6,334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.06/28,222.49 = 6,334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.06x = 28,222.49 × 6,334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.06x = 178,762,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,762,098.33/18,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.52

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