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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.33, 27,187.77 and 7,034.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.33, 27,187.77 and 7,034.95 is: 10,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.33 : 27,187.77 = 7,034.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.33/27,187.77 = 7,034.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.33x = 27,187.77 × 7,034.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.33x = 191,264,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,264,602.56/18,130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.43

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