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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.96, 27,260.28 and 5,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.96, 27,260.28 and 5,858 is: 8,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.96 : 27,260.28 = 5,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.96/27,260.28 = 5,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.96x = 27,260.28 × 5,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.96x = 159,690,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,690,720.24/18,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.24

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