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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.42, 28,370.22 and 5,764.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.42, 28,370.22 and 5,764.89 is: 8,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.42 : 28,370.22 = 5,764.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.42/28,370.22 = 5,764.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.42x = 28,370.22 × 5,764.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.42x = 163,551,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,551,197.58/18,912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.82

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