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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.99, 28,441.43 and 5,109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.99, 28,441.43 and 5,109.99 is: 7,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.99 : 28,441.43 = 5,109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.99/28,441.43 = 5,109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.99x = 28,441.43 × 5,109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.99x = 145,335,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,335,309.84/18,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.97

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