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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.13, 27,493.36 and 5,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.13, 27,493.36 and 5,849.06 is: 8,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.13 : 27,493.36 = 5,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.13/27,493.36 = 5,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.13x = 27,493.36 × 5,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.13x = 160,810,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,810,160.15/18,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.47

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