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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.06, 28,430.97 and 6,468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.06, 28,430.97 and 6,468.06 is: 9,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.06 : 28,430.97 = 6,468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.06/28,430.97 = 6,468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.06x = 28,430.97 × 6,468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.06x = 183,893,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,893,219.82/18,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.05

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