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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.32, 27,264.64 and 7,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.32, 27,264.64 and 7,084.32 is: 10,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.32 : 27,264.64 = 7,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.32/27,264.64 = 7,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.32x = 27,264.64 × 7,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.32x = 193,151,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,151,434.44/18,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.20

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