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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.64, 28,450.20 and 6,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.64, 28,450.20 and 6,484 is: 9,727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.64 : 28,450.20 = 6,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.64/28,450.20 = 6,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.64x = 28,450.20 × 6,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.64x = 184,471,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,471,096.80/18,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.11

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