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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.16, 28,364.72 and 5,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.16, 28,364.72 and 5,762 is: 8,642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.16 : 28,364.72 = 5,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.16/28,364.72 = 5,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.16x = 28,364.72 × 5,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.16x = 163,437,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,437,516.64/18,910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.84

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