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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,181.08, 27,271.74 and 5,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,181.08, 27,271.74 and 5,869.08 is: 8,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,181.08 : 27,271.74 = 5,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,181.08/27,271.74 = 5,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,181.08x = 27,271.74 × 5,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,181.08x = 160,060,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,060,023.80/18,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.66

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