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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246, 27,369 and 5,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246, 27,369 and 5,934 is: 8,901

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246 : 27,369 = 5,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246/27,369 = 5,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246x = 27,369 × 5,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246x = 162,407,646
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,407,646/18,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901

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