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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.31, 28,367.44 and 5,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.31, 28,367.44 and 5,763.66 is: 8,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.31 : 28,367.44 = 5,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.31/28,367.44 = 5,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.31x = 28,367.44 × 5,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.31x = 163,500,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,500,174.65/18,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.17

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