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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.67, 28,421.39 and 4,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.67, 28,421.39 and 4,907.66 is: 7,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.67 : 28,421.39 = 4,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.67/28,421.39 = 4,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.67x = 28,421.39 × 4,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.67x = 139,482,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,482,518.85/18,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.46

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