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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.70, 28,493.64 and 5,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.70, 28,493.64 and 5,846.08 is: 8,770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.70 : 28,493.64 = 5,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.70/28,493.64 = 5,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.70x = 28,493.64 × 5,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.70x = 166,576,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,576,098.93/18,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.07

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