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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.08, 28,423.86 and 5,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.08, 28,423.86 and 5,798.08 is: 8,698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.08 : 28,423.86 = 5,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.08/28,423.86 = 5,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.08x = 28,423.86 × 5,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.08x = 164,803,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,803,814.19/18,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.11

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