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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.83, 28,408.09 and 8,946.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.83, 28,408.09 and 8,946.03 is: 13,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.83 : 28,408.09 = 8,946.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.83/28,408.09 = 8,946.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.83x = 28,408.09 × 8,946.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.83x = 254,139,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,139,483.34/18,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.13

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