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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.12, 28,241.88 and 6,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.12, 28,241.88 and 6,346.12 is: 9,519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.12 : 28,241.88 = 6,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.12/28,241.88 = 6,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.12x = 28,241.88 × 6,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.12x = 179,226,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,226,359.51/18,827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.58

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