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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.08, 28,497.54 and 5,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.08, 28,497.54 and 5,147 is: 7,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.08 : 28,497.54 = 5,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.08/28,497.54 = 5,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.08x = 28,497.54 × 5,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.08x = 146,676,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,676,838.38/18,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.21

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