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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.79, 28,366.16 and 5,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.79, 28,366.16 and 5,583.96 is: 8,375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.79 : 28,366.16 = 5,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.79/28,366.16 = 5,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.79x = 28,366.16 × 5,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.79x = 158,395,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,395,421.69/18,910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.93

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