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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.97, 28,340.76 and 5,386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.97, 28,340.76 and 5,386.19 is: 8,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.97 : 28,340.76 = 5,386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.97/28,340.76 = 5,386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.97x = 28,340.76 × 5,386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.97x = 152,648,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,648,576.40/18,895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.37

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