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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.66, 28,427.33 and 6,302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.66, 28,427.33 and 6,302.01 is: 9,450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.66 : 28,427.33 = 6,302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.66/28,427.33 = 6,302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.66x = 28,427.33 × 6,302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.66x = 179,149,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,149,317.93/18,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.97

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