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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.58, 28,283.77 and 6,378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.58, 28,283.77 and 6,378.91 is: 9,562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.58 : 28,283.77 = 6,378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.58/28,283.77 = 6,378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.58x = 28,283.77 × 6,378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.58x = 180,419,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,419,623.29/18,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.41

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