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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.90, 28,502.35 and 5,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.90, 28,502.35 and 5,852.20 is: 8,779.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.90 : 28,502.35 = 5,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.90/28,502.35 = 5,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.90x = 28,502.35 × 5,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.90x = 166,801,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,801,452.67/18,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.99

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