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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960, 28,452.96 and 6,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960, 28,452.96 and 6,648 is: 9,976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960 : 28,452.96 = 6,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960/28,452.96 = 6,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960x = 28,452.96 × 6,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960x = 189,155,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,155,278.08/18,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.54

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