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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,118.08, 27,180.96 and 8,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,118.08, 27,180.96 and 8,764.80 is: 13,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,118.08 : 27,180.96 = 8,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,118.08/27,180.96 = 8,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,118.08x = 27,180.96 × 8,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,118.08x = 238,235,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,235,678.21/18,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.06

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