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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.34, 28,222.92 and 6,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.34, 28,222.92 and 6,334.40 is: 9,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.34 : 28,222.92 = 6,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.34/28,222.92 = 6,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.34x = 28,222.92 × 6,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.34x = 178,775,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,775,123.33/18,814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.07

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