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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.83, 28,391.84 and 6,449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.83, 28,391.84 and 6,449.18 is: 9,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.83 : 28,391.84 = 6,449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.83/28,391.84 = 6,449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.83x = 28,391.84 × 6,449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.83x = 183,103,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,103,912.49/18,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.80

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