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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.41, 28,302.89 and 7,182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.41, 28,302.89 and 7,182.27 is: 10,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.41 : 28,302.89 = 7,182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.41/28,302.89 = 7,182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.41x = 28,302.89 × 7,182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.41x = 203,278,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,278,961.85/18,868.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.51

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