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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.77, 28,478.70 and 5,134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.77, 28,478.70 and 5,134.77 is: 7,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.77 : 28,478.70 = 5,134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.77/28,478.70 = 5,134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.77x = 28,478.70 × 5,134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.77x = 146,231,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,231,574.40/18,985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.17

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