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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.88, 28,369.44 and 6,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.88, 28,369.44 and 6,600 is: 9,899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.88 : 28,369.44 = 6,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.88/28,369.44 = 6,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.88x = 28,369.44 × 6,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.88x = 187,238,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,238,304/18,914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.00

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