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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.05, 27,918.08 and 5,473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.05, 27,918.08 and 5,473.65 is: 8,210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.05 : 27,918.08 = 5,473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.05/27,918.08 = 5,473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.05x = 27,918.08 × 5,473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.05x = 152,813,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,813,825.62/18,612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.48

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