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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.53, 28,212.39 and 4,957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.53, 28,212.39 and 4,957.53 is: 7,436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.53 : 28,212.39 = 4,957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.53/28,212.39 = 4,957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.53x = 28,212.39 × 4,957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.53x = 139,863,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,863,769.80/18,808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.19

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