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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.93, 28,141.80 and 5,613.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.93, 28,141.80 and 5,613.82 is: 8,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.93 : 28,141.80 = 5,613.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.93/28,141.80 = 5,613.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.93x = 28,141.80 × 5,613.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.93x = 157,982,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,982,999.68/18,760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.85

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