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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.64, 28,229.46 and 6,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.64, 28,229.46 and 6,499 is: 9,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.64 : 28,229.46 = 6,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.64/28,229.46 = 6,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.64x = 28,229.46 × 6,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.64x = 183,463,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,463,260.54/18,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.50

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