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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.84, 27,014.73 and 4,862.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.84, 27,014.73 and 4,862.19 is: 7,293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.84 : 27,014.73 = 4,862.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.84/27,014.73 = 4,862.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.84x = 27,014.73 × 4,862.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.84x = 131,350,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,350,750.06/18,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.28

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