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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.77, 28,498.73 and 6,518.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.77, 28,498.73 and 6,518.62 is: 9,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.77 : 28,498.73 = 6,518.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.77/28,498.73 = 6,518.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.77x = 28,498.73 × 6,518.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.77x = 185,772,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,772,336.40/18,998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.12

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