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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.91, 28,359.33 and 5,758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.91, 28,359.33 and 5,758.18 is: 8,636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.91 : 28,359.33 = 5,758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.91/28,359.33 = 5,758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.91x = 28,359.33 × 5,758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.91x = 163,298,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,298,126.82/18,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.95

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