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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,842.48, 28,266.60 and 6,188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,842.48, 28,266.60 and 6,188.25 is: 9,283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,842.48 : 28,266.60 = 6,188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,842.48/28,266.60 = 6,188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,842.48x = 28,266.60 × 6,188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,842.48x = 174,920,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,920,787.45/18,842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.32

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