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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.13, 27,608.58 and 5,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.13, 27,608.58 and 5,926.86 is: 8,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.13 : 27,608.58 = 5,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.13/27,608.58 = 5,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.13x = 27,608.58 × 5,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.13x = 163,632,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,632,188.46/18,406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.09

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