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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.88, 28,233.06 and 6,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.88, 28,233.06 and 6,511 is: 9,764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.88 : 28,233.06 = 6,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.88/28,233.06 = 6,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.88x = 28,233.06 × 6,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.88x = 183,825,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,825,453.66/18,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,764.51

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