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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,890.64, 28,332.77 and 6,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,890.64, 28,332.77 and 6,236.48 is: 9,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,890.64 : 28,332.77 = 6,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,890.64/28,332.77 = 6,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,890.64x = 28,332.77 × 6,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,890.64x = 176,696,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,696,753.45/18,890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.67

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