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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.27, 28,254.23 and 6,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.27, 28,254.23 and 6,365 is: 9,540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.27 : 28,254.23 = 6,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.27/28,254.23 = 6,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.27x = 28,254.23 × 6,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.27x = 179,838,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,838,173.95/18,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.86

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