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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.47, 28,469.24 and 5,831.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.47, 28,469.24 and 5,831.75 is: 8,747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.47 : 28,469.24 = 5,831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.47/28,469.24 = 5,831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.47x = 28,469.24 × 5,831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.47x = 166,025,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,025,490.37/18,979.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.64

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