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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.65, 27,429.89 and 5,806.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.65, 27,429.89 and 5,806.38 is: 8,710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.65 : 27,429.89 = 5,806.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.65/27,429.89 = 5,806.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.65x = 27,429.89 × 5,806.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.65x = 159,268,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,268,471.19/18,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.03

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