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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.29, 28,413.42 and 5,091.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.29, 28,413.42 and 5,091.29 is: 7,636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.29 : 28,413.42 = 5,091.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.29/28,413.42 = 5,091.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.29x = 28,413.42 × 5,091.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.29x = 144,660,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,660,819.04/18,942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.93

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