Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.08, 28,008.12 and 4,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,672.08, 28,008.12 and 4,820 is: 7,230
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,672.08 : 28,008.12 = 4,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,672.08/28,008.12 = 4,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,672.08x = 28,008.12 × 4,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,672.08x = 134,999,138.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,999,138.40/18,672.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,230
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