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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.36, 28,297.91 and 6,386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.36, 28,297.91 and 6,386.11 is: 9,578.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.36 : 28,297.91 = 6,386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.36/28,297.91 = 6,386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.36x = 28,297.91 × 6,386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.36x = 180,713,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,713,463.35/18,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.61

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