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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.41, 28,495.58 and 5,846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.41, 28,495.58 and 5,846.13 is: 8,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.41 : 28,495.58 = 5,846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.41/28,495.58 = 5,846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.41x = 28,495.58 × 5,846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.41x = 166,588,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,588,835.87/18,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.41

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