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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.80, 28,443.48 and 6,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.80, 28,443.48 and 6,484.40 is: 9,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.80 : 28,443.48 = 6,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.80/28,443.48 = 6,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.80x = 28,443.48 × 6,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.80x = 184,438,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,438,901.71/18,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,724.30

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