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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468.48, 27,698.67 and 5,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468.48, 27,698.67 and 5,318 is: 7,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468.48 : 27,698.67 = 5,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468.48/27,698.67 = 5,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468.48x = 27,698.67 × 5,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468.48x = 147,301,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,301,527.06/18,468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.83

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