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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.13, 27,225.33 and 5,003.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.13, 27,225.33 and 5,003.22 is: 7,504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.13 : 27,225.33 = 5,003.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.13/27,225.33 = 5,003.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.13x = 27,225.33 × 5,003.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.13x = 136,214,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,214,315.56/18,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.87

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