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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.06, 27,422.94 and 7,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.06, 27,422.94 and 7,750.12 is: 11,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.06 : 27,422.94 = 7,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.06/27,422.94 = 7,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.06x = 27,422.94 × 7,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.06x = 212,531,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,531,075.75/18,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.39

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