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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.78, 27,275.64 and 5,871.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.78, 27,275.64 and 5,871.78 is: 8,807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.78 : 27,275.64 = 5,871.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.78/27,275.64 = 5,871.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.78x = 27,275.64 × 5,871.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.78x = 160,156,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,156,557.44/18,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.66

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