Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,887.36, 28,331.04 and 5,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,887.36, 28,331.04 and 5,036 is: 7,554
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,887.36 : 28,331.04 = 5,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,887.36/28,331.04 = 5,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,887.36x = 28,331.04 × 5,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,887.36x = 142,675,117.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,675,117.44/18,887.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,554
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