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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.67, 27,397.89 and 5,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.67, 27,397.89 and 5,120.10 is: 7,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.67 : 27,397.89 = 5,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.67/27,397.89 = 5,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.67x = 27,397.89 × 5,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.67x = 140,279,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,279,936.59/18,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.56

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