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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.72, 28,446.93 and 6,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.72, 28,446.93 and 6,315.10 is: 9,470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.72 : 28,446.93 = 6,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.72/28,446.93 = 6,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.72x = 28,446.93 × 6,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.72x = 179,645,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,645,136.53/18,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.60

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