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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.70, 27,413.55 and 5,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.70, 27,413.55 and 5,130.30 is: 7,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.70 : 27,413.55 = 5,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.70/27,413.55 = 5,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.70x = 27,413.55 × 5,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.70x = 140,639,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,639,735.57/18,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.45

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