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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.30, 27,387.83 and 5,779.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.30, 27,387.83 and 5,779.47 is: 8,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.30 : 27,387.83 = 5,779.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.30/27,387.83 = 5,779.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.30x = 27,387.83 × 5,779.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.30x = 158,287,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,287,141.85/18,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.28

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