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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.54, 28,107.27 and 4,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.54, 28,107.27 and 4,887.54 is: 7,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.54 : 28,107.27 = 4,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.54/28,107.27 = 4,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.54x = 28,107.27 × 4,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.54x = 137,375,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,375,406.42/18,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,331.17

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