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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.79, 27,294.29 and 7,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.79, 27,294.29 and 7,676.74 is: 11,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.79 : 27,294.29 = 7,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.79/27,294.29 = 7,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.79x = 27,294.29 × 7,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.79x = 209,530,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,530,992.96/18,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.87

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