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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.08, 27,910.80 and 5,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.08, 27,910.80 and 5,458.92 is: 8,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.08 : 27,910.80 = 5,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.08/27,910.80 = 5,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.08x = 27,910.80 × 5,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.08x = 152,362,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,362,824.34/18,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.11

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