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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.63, 27,315.92 and 5,062.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.63, 27,315.92 and 5,062.01 is: 7,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.63 : 27,315.92 = 5,062.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.63/27,315.92 = 5,062.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.63x = 27,315.92 × 5,062.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.63x = 138,273,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,273,336.27/18,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.42

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