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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,862.67, 28,297.46 and 6,213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,862.67, 28,297.46 and 6,213.15 is: 9,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,862.67 : 28,297.46 = 6,213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,862.67/28,297.46 = 6,213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,862.67x = 28,297.46 × 6,213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,862.67x = 175,816,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,816,379.13/18,862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.86

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