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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637, 27,955.50 and 4,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637, 27,955.50 and 4,786 is: 7,179

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637 : 27,955.50 = 4,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637/27,955.50 = 4,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637x = 27,955.50 × 4,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637x = 133,795,023
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,795,023/18,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179

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