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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.18, 28,499.94 and 7,312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.18, 28,499.94 and 7,312.41 is: 10,969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.18 : 28,499.94 = 7,312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.18/28,499.94 = 7,312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.18x = 28,499.94 × 7,312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.18x = 208,403,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,403,246.26/18,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.07

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