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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.12, 28,484.46 and 6,516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.12, 28,484.46 and 6,516.38 is: 9,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.12 : 28,484.46 = 6,516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.12/28,484.46 = 6,516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.12x = 28,484.46 × 6,516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.12x = 185,615,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,615,423.03/18,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,771.75

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