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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.67, 27,394.89 and 5,118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.67, 27,394.89 and 5,118.10 is: 7,676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.67 : 27,394.89 = 5,118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.67/27,394.89 = 5,118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.67x = 27,394.89 × 5,118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.67x = 140,209,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,209,786.51/18,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.56

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