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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.18, 28,451.20 and 5,820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.18, 28,451.20 and 5,820.52 is: 8,730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.18 : 28,451.20 = 5,820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.18/28,451.20 = 5,820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.18x = 28,451.20 × 5,820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.18x = 165,600,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,600,778.62/18,968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.45

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