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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.98, 28,491.12 and 5,846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.98, 28,491.12 and 5,846.47 is: 8,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.98 : 28,491.12 = 5,846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.98/28,491.12 = 5,846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.98x = 28,491.12 × 5,846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.98x = 166,572,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,572,478.35/18,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.75

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