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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,765.04, 28,149.08 and 4,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,765.04, 28,149.08 and 4,914 is: 7,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,765.04 : 28,149.08 = 4,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,765.04/28,149.08 = 4,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,765.04x = 28,149.08 × 4,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,765.04x = 138,324,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,324,579.12/18,765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.40

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