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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.36, 27,316.08 and 7,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.36, 27,316.08 and 7,116.60 is: 10,675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.36 : 27,316.08 = 7,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.36/27,316.08 = 7,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.36x = 27,316.08 × 7,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.36x = 194,397,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,397,614.93/18,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.11

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