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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,930.70, 28,396.04 and 6,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,930.70, 28,396.04 and 6,444.29 is: 9,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,930.70 : 28,396.04 = 6,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,930.70/28,396.04 = 6,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,930.70x = 28,396.04 × 6,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,930.70x = 182,992,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,992,409.75/18,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.44

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