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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.71, 28,460.52 and 5,122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.71, 28,460.52 and 5,122.71 is: 7,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.71 : 28,460.52 = 5,122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.71/28,460.52 = 5,122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.71x = 28,460.52 × 5,122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.71x = 145,794,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,794,990.41/18,973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.05

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