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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.93, 27,548.05 and 5,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.93, 27,548.05 and 5,883.34 is: 8,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.93 : 27,548.05 = 5,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.93/27,548.05 = 5,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.93x = 27,548.05 × 5,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.93x = 162,074,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,074,544.49/18,364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,825.22

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