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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.64, 28,227.18 and 6,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.64, 28,227.18 and 6,509 is: 9,757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.64 : 28,227.18 = 6,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.64/28,227.18 = 6,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.64x = 28,227.18 × 6,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.64x = 183,730,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,730,714.62/18,829.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.53

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