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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.70, 27,095.55 and 5,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.70, 27,095.55 and 5,751.70 is: 8,627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.70 : 27,095.55 = 5,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.70/27,095.55 = 5,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.70x = 27,095.55 × 5,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.70x = 155,845,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,845,474.94/18,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.55

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