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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.60, 28,291.54 and 6,380.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.60, 28,291.54 and 6,380.65 is: 9,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.60 : 28,291.54 = 6,380.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.60/28,291.54 = 6,380.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.60x = 28,291.54 × 6,380.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.60x = 180,518,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,518,414.70/18,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.21

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