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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748.08, 28,126.17 and 7,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748.08, 28,126.17 and 7,061.28 is: 10,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748.08 : 28,126.17 = 7,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748.08/28,126.17 = 7,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748.08x = 28,126.17 × 7,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748.08x = 198,606,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,606,761.70/18,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.45

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