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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.75, 28,432.13 and 6,642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.75, 28,432.13 and 6,642.75 is: 9,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.75 : 28,432.13 = 6,642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.75/28,432.13 = 6,642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.75x = 28,432.13 × 6,642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.75x = 188,867,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,867,498.34/18,954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,964.13

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