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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.44, 27,397.74 and 5,783.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.44, 27,397.74 and 5,783.16 is: 8,676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.44 : 27,397.74 = 5,783.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.44/27,397.74 = 5,783.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.44x = 27,397.74 × 5,783.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.44x = 158,445,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,445,514.06/18,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.03

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