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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.05, 28,478.04 and 5,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.05, 28,478.04 and 5,837.52 is: 8,756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.05 : 28,478.04 = 5,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.05/28,478.04 = 5,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.05x = 28,478.04 × 5,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.05x = 166,241,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,241,128.06/18,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,756.42

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