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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.63, 28,462.30 and 6,489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.63, 28,462.30 and 6,489.72 is: 9,735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.63 : 28,462.30 = 6,489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.63/28,462.30 = 6,489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.63x = 28,462.30 × 6,489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.63x = 184,712,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,712,341.33/18,972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.73

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