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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.60, 28,454.76 and 5,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.60, 28,454.76 and 5,819.08 is: 8,730.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.60 : 28,454.76 = 5,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.60/28,454.76 = 5,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.60x = 28,454.76 × 5,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.60x = 165,580,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,580,524.82/18,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.11

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