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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.62, 28,347.51 and 6,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.62, 28,347.51 and 6,424.28 is: 9,631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.62 : 28,347.51 = 6,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.62/28,347.51 = 6,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.62x = 28,347.51 × 6,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.62x = 182,112,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,112,341.54/18,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.69

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