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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.83, 27,489.36 and 5,846.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.83, 27,489.36 and 5,846.57 is: 8,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.83 : 27,489.36 = 5,846.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.83/27,489.36 = 5,846.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.83x = 27,489.36 × 5,846.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.83x = 160,718,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,718,467.50/18,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.05

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