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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.70, 27,907.28 and 5,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.70, 27,907.28 and 5,457.34 is: 8,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.70 : 27,907.28 = 5,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.70/27,907.28 = 5,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.70x = 27,907.28 × 5,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.70x = 152,299,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,299,515.44/18,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.08

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