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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,191.28, 27,286.92 and 5,879.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,191.28, 27,286.92 and 5,879.28 is: 8,818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,191.28 : 27,286.92 = 5,879.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,191.28/27,286.92 = 5,879.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,191.28x = 27,286.92 × 5,879.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,191.28x = 160,427,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,427,443.02/18,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.92

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