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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.79, 28,476.90 and 5,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.79, 28,476.90 and 5,836.26 is: 8,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.79 : 28,476.90 = 5,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.79/28,476.90 = 5,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.79x = 28,476.90 × 5,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.79x = 166,198,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,198,563.21/18,982.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,755.23

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