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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.91, 27,070.56 and 5,566.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.91, 27,070.56 and 5,566.83 is: 8,350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.91 : 27,070.56 = 5,566.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.91/27,070.56 = 5,566.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.91x = 27,070.56 × 5,566.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.91x = 150,697,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,697,205.52/18,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.31

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