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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.71, 27,328.41 and 5,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.71, 27,328.41 and 5,739.15 is: 8,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.71 : 27,328.41 = 5,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.71/27,328.41 = 5,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.71x = 27,328.41 × 5,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.71x = 156,841,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,841,844.25/18,218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.83

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