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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.41, 28,363.08 and 5,760.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.41, 28,363.08 and 5,760.68 is: 8,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.41 : 28,363.08 = 5,760.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.41/28,363.08 = 5,760.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.41x = 28,363.08 × 5,760.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.41x = 163,390,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,390,627.69/18,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.70

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