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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.87, 28,298.77 and 4,825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.87, 28,298.77 and 4,825.91 is: 7,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.87 : 28,298.77 = 4,825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.87/28,298.77 = 4,825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.87x = 28,298.77 × 4,825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.87x = 136,567,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,567,375.81/18,865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.86

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