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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.61, 28,498.31 and 5,850.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.61, 28,498.31 and 5,850.98 is: 8,776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.61 : 28,498.31 = 5,850.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.61/28,498.31 = 5,850.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.61x = 28,498.31 × 5,850.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.61x = 166,742,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,742,870.10/18,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,776.58

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