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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.96, 28,278.35 and 6,375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.96, 28,278.35 and 6,375.25 is: 9,556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.96 : 28,278.35 = 6,375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.96/28,278.35 = 6,375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.96x = 28,278.35 × 6,375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.96x = 180,281,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,281,518.96/18,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.93

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