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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.76, 27,156.12 and 7,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.76, 27,156.12 and 7,010.12 is: 10,510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.76 : 27,156.12 = 7,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.76/27,156.12 = 7,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.76x = 27,156.12 × 7,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.76x = 190,367,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,367,659.93/18,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.14

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