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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.03, 28,272.13 and 6,366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.03, 28,272.13 and 6,366.81 is: 9,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.03 : 28,272.13 = 6,366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.03/28,272.13 = 6,366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.03x = 28,272.13 × 6,366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.03x = 180,003,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,003,370.11/18,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.26

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