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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.73, 28,323.97 and 4,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.73, 28,323.97 and 4,842.73 is: 7,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.73 : 28,323.97 = 4,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.73/28,323.97 = 4,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.73x = 28,323.97 × 4,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.73x = 137,165,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,165,339.24/18,882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.06

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