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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.09, 27,445.17 and 7,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.09, 27,445.17 and 7,211.49 is: 10,809.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.09 : 27,445.17 = 7,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.09/27,445.17 = 7,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.09x = 27,445.17 × 7,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.09x = 197,920,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,920,569.00/18,309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.96

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