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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.08, 28,097.70 and 5,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.08, 28,097.70 and 5,402 is: 8,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.08 : 28,097.70 = 5,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.08/28,097.70 = 5,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.08x = 28,097.70 × 5,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.08x = 151,783,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,783,775.40/18,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.18

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