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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.13, 28,189.13 and 5,644.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.13, 28,189.13 and 5,644.83 is: 8,467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.13 : 28,189.13 = 5,644.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.13/28,189.13 = 5,644.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.13x = 28,189.13 × 5,644.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.13x = 159,122,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,122,818.47/18,791.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.97

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