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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.02, 28,449.48 and 6,490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.02, 28,449.48 and 6,490.50 is: 9,729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.02 : 28,449.48 = 6,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.02/28,449.48 = 6,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.02x = 28,449.48 × 6,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.02x = 184,651,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,651,437.29/18,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.24

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