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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.98, 28,211.10 and 7,121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.98, 28,211.10 and 7,121.02 is: 10,681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.98 : 28,211.10 = 7,121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.98/28,211.10 = 7,121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.98x = 28,211.10 × 7,121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.98x = 200,891,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,891,807.32/18,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.77

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