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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,691.35, 28,036.88 and 5,542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,691.35, 28,036.88 and 5,542.62 is: 8,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,691.35 : 28,036.88 = 5,542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,691.35/28,036.88 = 5,542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,691.35x = 28,036.88 × 5,542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,691.35x = 155,397,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,397,771.83/18,691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.89

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