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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,789.30, 28,181.52 and 7,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,789.30, 28,181.52 and 7,101 is: 10,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,789.30 : 28,181.52 = 7,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,789.30/28,181.52 = 7,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,789.30x = 28,181.52 × 7,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,789.30x = 200,116,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,116,973.52/18,789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.58

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