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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.93, 27,389.04 and 5,782.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.93, 27,389.04 and 5,782.25 is: 8,672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.93 : 27,389.04 = 5,782.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.93/27,389.04 = 5,782.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.93x = 27,389.04 × 5,782.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.93x = 158,370,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,370,276.54/18,260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.63

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