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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.02, 28,401.10 and 5,786.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.02, 28,401.10 and 5,786.34 is: 8,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.02 : 28,401.10 = 5,786.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.02/28,401.10 = 5,786.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.02x = 28,401.10 × 5,786.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.02x = 164,338,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,338,250.04/18,934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.52

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