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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,839, 28,263.54 and 6,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,839, 28,263.54 and 6,527 is: 9,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,839 : 28,263.54 = 6,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,839/28,263.54 = 6,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,839x = 28,263.54 × 6,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,839x = 184,476,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,476,125.58/18,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.25

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