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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,084.76, 27,125.60 and 5,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,084.76, 27,125.60 and 5,604.50 is: 8,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084.76 : 27,125.60 = 5,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084.76/27,125.60 = 5,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084.76x = 27,125.60 × 5,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084.76x = 152,025,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,025,425.20/18,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.27

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