Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.36, 28,358.04 and 5,054
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,905.36, 28,358.04 and 5,054 is: 7,581
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,905.36 : 28,358.04 = 5,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,905.36/28,358.04 = 5,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,905.36x = 28,358.04 × 5,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,905.36x = 143,321,534.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,321,534.16/18,905.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,581
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