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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,918.63, 28,371.53 and 6,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,918.63, 28,371.53 and 6,435.32 is: 9,650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,918.63 : 28,371.53 = 6,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,918.63/28,371.53 = 6,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,918.63x = 28,371.53 × 6,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,918.63x = 182,579,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,579,748.67/18,918.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,650.79

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