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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.60, 28,439.70 and 6,311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.60, 28,439.70 and 6,311.95 is: 9,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.60 : 28,439.70 = 6,311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.60/28,439.70 = 6,311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.60x = 28,439.70 × 6,311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.60x = 179,509,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,509,964.42/18,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.53

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