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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.46, 27,299.73 and 5,887.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.46, 27,299.73 and 5,887.50 is: 8,830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.46 : 27,299.73 = 5,887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.46/27,299.73 = 5,887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.46x = 27,299.73 × 5,887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.46x = 160,727,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,727,160.38/18,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.94

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