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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.51, 28,274.33 and 6,369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.51, 28,274.33 and 6,369.64 is: 9,554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.51 : 28,274.33 = 6,369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.51/28,274.33 = 6,369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.51x = 28,274.33 × 6,369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.51x = 180,097,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,097,248.58/18,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.48

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