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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210, 27,308.90 and 7,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210, 27,308.90 and 7,113.80 is: 10,668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210 : 27,308.90 = 7,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210/27,308.90 = 7,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210x = 27,308.90 × 7,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210x = 194,270,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,270,052.82/18,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.32

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