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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.94, 27,441.63 and 5,813.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.94, 27,441.63 and 5,813.67 is: 8,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.94 : 27,441.63 = 5,813.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.94/27,441.63 = 5,813.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.94x = 27,441.63 × 5,813.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.94x = 159,536,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,536,581.08/18,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.21

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