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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.56, 28,437.72 and 6,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.56, 28,437.72 and 6,472.56 is: 9,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.56 : 28,437.72 = 6,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.56/28,437.72 = 6,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.56x = 28,437.72 × 6,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.56x = 184,064,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,064,848.96/18,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.80

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