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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.62, 27,367.57 and 5,767.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.62, 27,367.57 and 5,767.90 is: 8,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.62 : 27,367.57 = 5,767.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.62/27,367.57 = 5,767.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.62x = 27,367.57 × 5,767.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.62x = 157,853,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,853,378.16/18,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.10

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