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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.07, 27,274.61 and 5,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.07, 27,274.61 and 5,035.15 is: 7,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.07 : 27,274.61 = 5,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.07/27,274.61 = 5,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.07x = 27,274.61 × 5,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.07x = 137,331,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,331,752.54/18,183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.73

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