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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,181.96, 27,271.98 and 5,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,181.96, 27,271.98 and 5,869 is: 8,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,181.96 : 27,271.98 = 5,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,181.96/27,271.98 = 5,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,181.96x = 27,271.98 × 5,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,181.96x = 160,059,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,059,250.62/18,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.19

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