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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.41, 28,373.15 and 5,763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.41, 28,373.15 and 5,763.97 is: 8,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.41 : 28,373.15 = 5,763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.41/28,373.15 = 5,763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.41x = 28,373.15 × 5,763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.41x = 163,541,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,541,985.41/18,912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.34

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