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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.55, 28,478.78 and 5,838.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.55, 28,478.78 and 5,838.04 is: 8,757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.55 : 28,478.78 = 5,838.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.55/28,478.78 = 5,838.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.55x = 28,478.78 × 5,838.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.55x = 166,260,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,260,256.79/18,985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,757.20

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