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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.03, 28,480.20 and 7,912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.03, 28,480.20 and 7,912.06 is: 11,861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.03 : 28,480.20 = 7,912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.03/28,480.20 = 7,912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.03x = 28,480.20 × 7,912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.03x = 225,337,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,337,051.21/18,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.70

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