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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.89, 27,434.90 and 7,208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.89, 27,434.90 and 7,208.05 is: 10,804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.89 : 27,434.90 = 7,208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.89/27,434.90 = 7,208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.89x = 27,434.90 × 7,208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.89x = 197,752,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,752,130.95/18,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.42

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