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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.80, 27,407.01 and 5,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.80, 27,407.01 and 5,122.88 is: 7,684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.80 : 27,407.01 = 5,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.80/27,407.01 = 5,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.80x = 27,407.01 × 5,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.80x = 140,402,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,402,779.52/18,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.55

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