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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,953.62, 28,436.72 and 5,806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,953.62, 28,436.72 and 5,806.12 is: 8,711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,953.62 : 28,436.72 = 5,806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,953.62/28,436.72 = 5,806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,953.62x = 28,436.72 × 5,806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,953.62x = 165,107,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,107,008.73/18,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.11

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