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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.84, 27,166.34 and 4,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.84, 27,166.34 and 4,962.14 is: 7,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.84 : 27,166.34 = 4,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.84/27,166.34 = 4,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.84x = 27,166.34 × 4,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.84x = 134,803,182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,803,182.37/18,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.41

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