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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.68, 28,436.87 and 6,472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.68, 28,436.87 and 6,472.78 is: 9,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.68 : 28,436.87 = 6,472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.68/28,436.87 = 6,472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.68x = 28,436.87 × 6,472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.68x = 184,065,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,065,567.51/18,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.31

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