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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.40, 28,455.90 and 6,504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.40, 28,455.90 and 6,504.62 is: 9,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.40 : 28,455.90 = 6,504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.40/28,455.90 = 6,504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.40x = 28,455.90 × 6,504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.40x = 185,094,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,094,731.91/18,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.24

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