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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.61, 28,499.81 and 5,851.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.61, 28,499.81 and 5,851.98 is: 8,778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.61 : 28,499.81 = 5,851.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.61/28,499.81 = 5,851.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.61x = 28,499.81 × 5,851.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.61x = 166,780,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,780,288.86/18,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.09

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