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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.82, 27,947.14 and 5,480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.82, 27,947.14 and 5,480.09 is: 8,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.82 : 27,947.14 = 5,480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.82/27,947.14 = 5,480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.82x = 27,947.14 × 5,480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.82x = 153,152,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,152,689.01/18,628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.28

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