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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.69, 27,428.72 and 5,806.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.69, 27,428.72 and 5,806.09 is: 8,708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.69 : 27,428.72 = 5,806.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.69/27,428.72 = 5,806.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.69x = 27,428.72 × 5,806.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.69x = 159,253,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,253,616.90/18,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.24

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