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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969, 28,466.46 and 6,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969, 28,466.46 and 6,657 is: 9,990.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969 : 28,466.46 = 6,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969/28,466.46 = 6,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969x = 28,466.46 × 6,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969x = 189,501,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,501,224.22/18,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.05

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