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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.63, 27,317.42 and 5,063.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.63, 27,317.42 and 5,063.01 is: 7,594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.63 : 27,317.42 = 5,063.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.63/27,317.42 = 5,063.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.63x = 27,317.42 × 5,063.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.63x = 138,308,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,308,370.63/18,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.93

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