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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.98, 28,492.62 and 5,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.98, 28,492.62 and 5,847.46 is: 8,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.98 : 28,492.62 = 5,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.98/28,492.62 = 5,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.98x = 28,492.62 × 5,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.98x = 166,609,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,609,455.75/18,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.24

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