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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.81, 27,317.74 and 5,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.81, 27,317.74 and 5,063.30 is: 7,595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.81 : 27,317.74 = 5,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.81/27,317.74 = 5,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.81x = 27,317.74 × 5,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.81x = 138,317,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317,912.94/18,210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.37

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