Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,821, 28,231.50 and 4,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,821, 28,231.50 and 4,970 is: 7,455
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,821 : 28,231.50 = 4,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,821/28,231.50 = 4,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,821x = 28,231.50 × 4,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,821x = 140,310,555 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,310,555/18,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,455
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