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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.76, 28,450.44 and 6,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.76, 28,450.44 and 6,486.03 is: 9,730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.76 : 28,450.44 = 6,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.76/28,450.44 = 6,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.76x = 28,450.44 × 6,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.76x = 184,530,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,530,407.35/18,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.18

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