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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,862.79, 28,300.31 and 9,000.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,862.79, 28,300.31 and 9,000.78 is: 13,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,862.79 : 28,300.31 = 9,000.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,862.79/28,300.31 = 9,000.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,862.79x = 28,300.31 × 9,000.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,862.79x = 254,724,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,724,819.24/18,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.09

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