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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.42, 28,399.78 and 6,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.42, 28,399.78 and 6,462.04 is: 9,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.42 : 28,399.78 = 6,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.42/28,399.78 = 6,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.42x = 28,399.78 × 6,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.42x = 183,520,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,520,514.35/18,946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.29

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