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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.52, 27,590.40 and 5,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.52, 27,590.40 and 5,913.66 is: 8,871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.52 : 27,590.40 = 5,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.52/27,590.40 = 5,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.52x = 27,590.40 × 5,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.52x = 163,160,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,160,244.86/18,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,871.01

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