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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.62, 28,352.70 and 6,589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.62, 28,352.70 and 6,589.62 is: 9,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.62 : 28,352.70 = 6,589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.62/28,352.70 = 6,589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.62x = 28,352.70 × 6,589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.62x = 186,833,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,833,518.97/18,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.52

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