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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.07, 28,362.12 and 5,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.07, 28,362.12 and 5,057.07 is: 7,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.07 : 28,362.12 = 5,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.07/28,362.12 = 5,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.07x = 28,362.12 × 5,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.07x = 143,429,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,429,226.19/18,908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.61

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