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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.52, 27,413.70 and 5,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.52, 27,413.70 and 5,963.52 is: 8,945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.52 : 27,413.70 = 5,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.52/27,413.70 = 5,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.52x = 27,413.70 × 5,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.52x = 163,482,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,482,148.22/18,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,945.42

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