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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.19, 27,546.93 and 5,882.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.19, 27,546.93 and 5,882.59 is: 8,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.19 : 27,546.93 = 5,882.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.19/27,546.93 = 5,882.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.19x = 27,546.93 × 5,882.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.19x = 162,047,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,047,127.80/18,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.08

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