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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.60, 27,318.90 and 8,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.60, 27,318.90 and 8,977.40 is: 13,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.60 : 27,318.90 = 8,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.60/27,318.90 = 8,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.60x = 27,318.90 × 8,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.60x = 245,252,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,252,692.86/18,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.10

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