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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.66, 27,298.95 and 8,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.66, 27,298.95 and 8,340 is: 12,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.66 : 27,298.95 = 8,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.66/27,298.95 = 8,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.66x = 27,298.95 × 8,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.66x = 227,673,243
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,673,243/18,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.20

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