Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,765, 28,147.50 and 4,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,765, 28,147.50 and 4,914 is: 7,371
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,765 : 28,147.50 = 4,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,765/28,147.50 = 4,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,765x = 28,147.50 × 4,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,765x = 138,316,815 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,316,815/18,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,371
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