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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.76, 27,417.33 and 5,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.76, 27,417.33 and 5,801.40 is: 8,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.76 : 27,417.33 = 5,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.76/27,417.33 = 5,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.76x = 27,417.33 × 5,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.76x = 159,058,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,058,898.26/18,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.99

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