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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.37, 27,392.06 and 7,162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.37, 27,392.06 and 7,162.05 is: 10,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.37 : 27,392.06 = 7,162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.37/27,392.06 = 7,162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.37x = 27,392.06 × 7,162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.37x = 196,183,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,183,267.51/18,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.96

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