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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.46, 27,140.32 and 7,560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.46, 27,140.32 and 7,560.79 is: 11,339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.46 : 27,140.32 = 7,560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.46/27,140.32 = 7,560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.46x = 27,140.32 × 7,560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.46x = 205,202,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,202,260.05/18,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,339.36

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