Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,724.04, 28,085.98 and 4,873
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,724.04, 28,085.98 and 4,873 is: 7,309.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,724.04 : 28,085.98 = 4,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,724.04/28,085.98 = 4,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,724.04x = 28,085.98 × 4,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,724.04x = 136,862,980.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,862,980.54/18,724.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,309.48
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