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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.04, 27,313.59 and 5,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.04, 27,313.59 and 5,061.48 is: 7,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.04 : 27,313.59 = 5,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.04/27,313.59 = 5,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.04x = 27,313.59 × 5,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.04x = 138,247,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,247,189.51/18,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.23

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