Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.52, 28,344 and 5,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,903.52, 28,344 and 5,752 is: 8,624.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,903.52 : 28,344 = 5,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,903.52/28,344 = 5,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,903.52x = 28,344 × 5,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,903.52x = 163,034,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,034,688/18,903.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,624.57
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