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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.47, 28,444.34 and 5,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.47, 28,444.34 and 5,812.96 is: 8,720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.47 : 28,444.34 = 5,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.47/28,444.34 = 5,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.47x = 28,444.34 × 5,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.47x = 165,345,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,345,810.65/18,960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.55

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