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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.76, 27,056.16 and 7,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.76, 27,056.16 and 7,650 is: 11,472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.76 : 27,056.16 = 7,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.76/27,056.16 = 7,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.76x = 27,056.16 × 7,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.76x = 206,979,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,979,624/18,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.25

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