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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.16, 28,268.58 and 6,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.16, 28,268.58 and 6,364.08 is: 9,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.16 : 28,268.58 = 6,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.16/28,268.58 = 6,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.16x = 28,268.58 × 6,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.16x = 179,903,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,903,504.61/18,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.40

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