Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805, 28,207.50 and 4,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,805, 28,207.50 and 4,954 is: 7,431
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,805 : 28,207.50 = 4,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,805/28,207.50 = 4,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,805x = 28,207.50 × 4,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,805x = 139,739,955 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,739,955/18,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,431
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