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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.69, 28,491.03 and 6,515.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.69, 28,491.03 and 6,515.37 is: 9,770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.69 : 28,491.03 = 6,515.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.69/28,491.03 = 6,515.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.69x = 28,491.03 × 6,515.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.69x = 185,629,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,629,602.13/18,998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.66

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