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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,643.08, 27,964.62 and 4,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,643.08, 27,964.62 and 4,791 is: 7,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,643.08 : 27,964.62 = 4,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,643.08/27,964.62 = 4,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,643.08x = 27,964.62 × 4,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,643.08x = 133,978,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,978,494.42/18,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.50

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