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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.63, 28,421.55 and 4,906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.63, 28,421.55 and 4,906.68 is: 7,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.63 : 28,421.55 = 4,906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.63/28,421.55 = 4,906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.63x = 28,421.55 × 4,906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.63x = 139,455,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,455,450.95/18,947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.05

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