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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.04, 28,001.04 and 5,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.04, 28,001.04 and 5,342 is: 8,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.04 : 28,001.04 = 5,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.04/28,001.04 = 5,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.04x = 28,001.04 × 5,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.04x = 149,581,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,581,555.68/18,667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.14

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