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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.94, 28,288.41 and 4,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.94, 28,288.41 and 4,819 is: 7,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.94 : 28,288.41 = 4,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.94/28,288.41 = 4,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.94x = 28,288.41 × 4,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.94x = 136,321,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,321,847.79/18,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.50

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