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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.09, 28,465.58 and 5,126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.09, 28,465.58 and 5,126.09 is: 7,689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.09 : 28,465.58 = 5,126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.09/28,465.58 = 5,126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.09x = 28,465.58 × 5,126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.09x = 145,917,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,917,099.35/18,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.12

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