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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.28, 27,098.13 and 8,197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.28, 27,098.13 and 8,197.43 is: 12,301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.28 : 27,098.13 = 8,197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.28/27,098.13 = 8,197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.28x = 27,098.13 × 8,197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.28x = 222,134,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,134,888.32/18,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.00

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