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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.08, 27,329.46 and 5,740.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.08, 27,329.46 and 5,740.65 is: 8,612.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.08 : 27,329.46 = 5,740.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.08/27,329.46 = 5,740.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.08x = 27,329.46 × 5,740.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.08x = 156,888,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,888,864.55/18,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.19

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