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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.62, 28,346.01 and 6,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.62, 28,346.01 and 6,423.28 is: 9,630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.62 : 28,346.01 = 6,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.62/28,346.01 = 6,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.62x = 28,346.01 × 6,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.62x = 182,074,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,074,359.11/18,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.19

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