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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.16, 28,363.73 and 5,761.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.16, 28,363.73 and 5,761.53 is: 8,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.16 : 28,363.73 = 5,761.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.16/28,363.73 = 5,761.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.16x = 28,363.73 × 5,761.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.16x = 163,418,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,418,495.71/18,909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.29

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