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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.81, 28,228.62 and 6,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.81, 28,228.62 and 6,341.70 is: 9,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.81 : 28,228.62 = 6,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.81/28,228.62 = 6,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.81x = 28,228.62 × 6,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.81x = 179,017,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,017,439.45/18,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,509.15

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