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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.04, 27,396.06 and 5,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.04, 27,396.06 and 5,953 is: 8,929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.04 : 27,396.06 = 5,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.04/27,396.06 = 5,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.04x = 27,396.06 × 5,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.04x = 163,088,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,088,745.18/18,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.50

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