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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,859.16, 28,277.08 and 6,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,859.16, 28,277.08 and 6,378 is: 9,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,859.16 : 28,277.08 = 6,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,859.16/28,277.08 = 6,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,859.16x = 28,277.08 × 6,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,859.16x = 180,351,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,351,216.24/18,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.06

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