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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.29, 27,265.89 and 5,698.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.29, 27,265.89 and 5,698.27 is: 8,547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.29 : 27,265.89 = 5,698.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.29/27,265.89 = 5,698.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.29x = 27,265.89 × 5,698.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.29x = 155,368,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,368,403.01/18,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.39

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