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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,962.99, 28,441.24 and 5,108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,962.99, 28,441.24 and 5,108.75 is: 7,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,962.99 : 28,441.24 = 5,108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,962.99/28,441.24 = 5,108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,962.99x = 28,441.24 × 5,108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,962.99x = 145,299,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,299,184.85/18,962.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.25

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