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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.34, 28,066.72 and 5,561.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.34, 28,066.72 and 5,561.61 is: 8,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.34 : 28,066.72 = 5,561.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.34/28,066.72 = 5,561.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.34x = 28,066.72 × 5,561.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.34x = 156,096,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,096,150.62/18,710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.77

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