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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.70, 27,427.05 and 5,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.70, 27,427.05 and 5,139.30 is: 7,708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.70 : 27,427.05 = 5,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.70/27,427.05 = 5,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.70x = 27,427.05 × 5,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.70x = 140,955,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,955,838.07/18,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.95

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