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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.98, 28,300.34 and 6,387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.98, 28,300.34 and 6,387.74 is: 9,581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.98 : 28,300.34 = 6,387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.98/28,300.34 = 6,387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.98x = 28,300.34 × 6,387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.98x = 180,775,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,775,213.83/18,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.06

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