Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215, 27,322.50 and 5,903
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,215, 27,322.50 and 5,903 is: 8,854.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,215 : 27,322.50 = 5,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,215/27,322.50 = 5,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,215x = 27,322.50 × 5,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,215x = 161,284,717.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,284,717.50/18,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,854.50
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