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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,750.13, 28,125.50 and 5,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,750.13, 28,125.50 and 5,423.30 is: 8,135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,750.13 : 28,125.50 = 5,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,750.13/28,125.50 = 5,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,750.13x = 28,125.50 × 5,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,750.13x = 152,532,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,532,997.03/18,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.04

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