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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.63, 27,273.95 and 5,870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.63, 27,273.95 and 5,870.63 is: 8,805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.63 : 27,273.95 = 5,870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.63/27,273.95 = 5,870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.63x = 27,273.95 × 5,870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.63x = 160,115,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,115,103.37/18,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.94

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