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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.44, 27,098.34 and 8,197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.44, 27,098.34 and 8,197.56 is: 12,301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.44 : 27,098.34 = 8,197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.44/27,098.34 = 8,197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.44x = 27,098.34 × 8,197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.44x = 222,140,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,140,268.05/18,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.19

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