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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.80, 28,355.40 and 5,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.80, 28,355.40 and 5,761.20 is: 8,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.80 : 28,355.40 = 5,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.80/28,355.40 = 5,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.80x = 28,355.40 × 5,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.80x = 163,361,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,361,130.48/18,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.51

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