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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.40, 28,501.65 and 5,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.40, 28,501.65 and 5,852.10 is: 8,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.40 : 28,501.65 = 5,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.40/28,501.65 = 5,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.40x = 28,501.65 × 5,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.40x = 166,794,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,794,505.97/18,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.40

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