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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,911.80, 28,356.90 and 5,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,911.80, 28,356.90 and 5,762.20 is: 8,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,911.80 : 28,356.90 = 5,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,911.80/28,356.90 = 5,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,911.80x = 28,356.90 × 5,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,911.80x = 163,398,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,398,129.18/18,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.01

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