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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.11, 27,237.02 and 5,009.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.11, 27,237.02 and 5,009.49 is: 7,513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.11 : 27,237.02 = 5,009.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.11/27,237.02 = 5,009.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.11x = 27,237.02 × 5,009.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.11x = 136,443,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,443,554.27/18,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.37

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