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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,862.73, 28,298.15 and 6,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,862.73, 28,298.15 and 6,382.16 is: 9,574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,862.73 : 28,298.15 = 6,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,862.73/28,298.15 = 6,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,862.73x = 28,298.15 × 6,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,862.73x = 180,603,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,603,321.00/18,862.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.61

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