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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.88, 27,238.56 and 5,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.88, 27,238.56 and 5,848 is: 8,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.88 : 27,238.56 = 5,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.88/27,238.56 = 5,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.88x = 27,238.56 × 5,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.88x = 159,291,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,291,098.88/18,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.15

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