Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.78, 28,426 and 7,873.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,958.78, 28,426 and 7,873.12 is: 11,804.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,958.78 : 28,426 = 7,873.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,958.78/28,426 = 7,873.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,958.78x = 28,426 × 7,873.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,958.78x = 223,801,309.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,801,309.12/18,958.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,804.63
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