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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.65, 28,444.34 and 6,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.65, 28,444.34 and 6,477.76 is: 9,717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.65 : 28,444.34 = 6,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.65/28,444.34 = 6,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.65x = 28,444.34 × 6,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.65x = 184,255,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,255,607.88/18,960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.79

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