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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.28, 27,912.12 and 8,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.28, 27,912.12 and 8,219 is: 12,329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.28 : 27,912.12 = 8,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.28/27,912.12 = 8,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.28x = 27,912.12 × 8,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.28x = 229,409,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,409,714.28/18,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.03

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