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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.36, 28,489.78 and 6,514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.36, 28,489.78 and 6,514.53 is: 9,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.36 : 28,489.78 = 6,514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.36/28,489.78 = 6,514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.36x = 28,489.78 × 6,514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.36x = 185,597,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,597,391.17/18,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.73

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