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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.94, 28,124.26 and 5,608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.94, 28,124.26 and 5,608.07 is: 8,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.94 : 28,124.26 = 5,608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.94/28,124.26 = 5,608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.94x = 28,124.26 × 5,608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.94x = 157,722,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,722,818.78/18,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.01

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