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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.96, 28,207.46 and 4,764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.96, 28,207.46 and 4,764.99 is: 7,147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.96 : 28,207.46 = 4,764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.96/28,207.46 = 4,764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.96x = 28,207.46 × 4,764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.96x = 134,408,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,408,135.70/18,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.49

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