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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,859.92, 28,289.96 and 6,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,859.92, 28,289.96 and 6,380.02 is: 9,570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,859.92 : 28,289.96 = 6,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,859.92/28,289.96 = 6,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,859.92x = 28,289.96 × 6,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,859.92x = 180,490,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,490,510.60/18,859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.06

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