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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666, 28,000.62 and 4,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666, 28,000.62 and 4,815 is: 7,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666 : 28,000.62 = 4,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666/28,000.62 = 4,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666x = 28,000.62 × 4,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666x = 134,822,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,822,985.30/18,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.92

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