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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.65, 28,247.29 and 6,360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.65, 28,247.29 and 6,360.37 is: 9,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.65 : 28,247.29 = 6,360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.65/28,247.29 = 6,360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.65x = 28,247.29 × 6,360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.65x = 179,663,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,663,074.66/18,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.91

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