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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.93, 28,504.10 and 6,519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.93, 28,504.10 and 6,519.68 is: 9,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.93 : 28,504.10 = 6,519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.93/28,504.10 = 6,519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.93x = 28,504.10 × 6,519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.93x = 185,837,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,837,435.57/18,999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.95

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