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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.96, 27,263.28 and 5,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.96, 27,263.28 and 5,860 is: 8,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.96 : 27,263.28 = 5,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.96/27,263.28 = 5,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.96x = 27,263.28 × 5,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.96x = 159,762,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,762,820.80/18,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.24

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