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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.12, 27,227.04 and 5,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.12, 27,227.04 and 5,002.48 is: 7,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.12 : 27,227.04 = 5,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.12/27,227.04 = 5,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.12x = 27,227.04 × 5,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.12x = 136,202,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,202,723.06/18,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.23

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