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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.81, 28,492.56 and 6,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.81, 28,492.56 and 6,514.16 is: 9,772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.81 : 28,492.56 = 6,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.81/28,492.56 = 6,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.81x = 28,492.56 × 6,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.81x = 185,604,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,604,952.19/18,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.38

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