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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.04, 27,469.78 and 5,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.04, 27,469.78 and 5,833.01 is: 8,749.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.04 : 27,469.78 = 5,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.04/27,469.78 = 5,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.04x = 27,469.78 × 5,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.04x = 160,231,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,231,588.34/18,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.59

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