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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.48, 27,484.38 and 5,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.48, 27,484.38 and 5,837.16 is: 8,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.48 : 27,484.38 = 5,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.48/27,484.38 = 5,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.48x = 27,484.38 × 5,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.48x = 160,430,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,430,723.56/18,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,756.43

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