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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,873, 28,309.50 and 6,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,873, 28,309.50 and 6,561 is: 9,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,873 : 28,309.50 = 6,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,873/28,309.50 = 6,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,873x = 28,309.50 × 6,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,873x = 185,738,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738,629.50/18,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.50

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