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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117, 27,175.50 and 5,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117, 27,175.50 and 5,805 is: 8,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117 : 27,175.50 = 5,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117/27,175.50 = 5,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117x = 27,175.50 × 5,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117x = 157,753,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,753,777.50/18,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.50

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