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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.20, 28,211.22 and 5,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.20, 28,211.22 and 5,660.28 is: 8,490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.20 : 28,211.22 = 5,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.20/28,211.22 = 5,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.20x = 28,211.22 × 5,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.20x = 159,683,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,683,404.34/18,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.09

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