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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.25, 27,009.85 and 5,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.25, 27,009.85 and 5,527.25 is: 8,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.25 : 27,009.85 = 5,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.25/27,009.85 = 5,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.25x = 27,009.85 × 5,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.25x = 149,290,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,290,247.12/18,007.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.56

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