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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,840, 28,265.04 and 6,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,840, 28,265.04 and 6,528 is: 9,793.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,840 : 28,265.04 = 6,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,840/28,265.04 = 6,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,840x = 28,265.04 × 6,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,840x = 184,514,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,514,181.12/18,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.75

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