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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.04, 28,144.80 and 4,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.04, 28,144.80 and 4,912 is: 7,368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.04 : 28,144.80 = 4,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.04/28,144.80 = 4,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.04x = 28,144.80 × 4,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.04x = 138,247,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,247,257.60/18,763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.06

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