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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.97, 28,111.47 and 4,889.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.97, 28,111.47 and 4,889.97 is: 7,334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.97 : 28,111.47 = 4,889.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.97/28,111.47 = 4,889.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.97x = 28,111.47 × 4,889.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.97x = 137,464,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,464,244.96/18,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.96

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