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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.76, 27,318.24 and 5,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.76, 27,318.24 and 5,064.84 is: 7,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.76 : 27,318.24 = 5,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.76/27,318.24 = 5,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.76x = 27,318.24 × 5,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.76x = 138,362,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,362,514.68/18,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,597.01

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