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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.08, 28,494.54 and 5,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.08, 28,494.54 and 5,145 is: 7,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.08 : 28,494.54 = 5,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.08/28,494.54 = 5,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.08x = 28,494.54 × 5,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.08x = 146,604,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,604,408.30/18,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.21

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