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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,811.38, 28,211.39 and 5,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,811.38, 28,211.39 and 5,660.26 is: 8,488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,811.38 : 28,211.39 = 5,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,811.38/28,211.39 = 5,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,811.38x = 28,211.39 × 5,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,811.38x = 159,683,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,683,802.36/18,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.68

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