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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.40, 27,503.10 and 7,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.40, 27,503.10 and 7,802.70 is: 11,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.40 : 27,503.10 = 7,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.40/27,503.10 = 7,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.40x = 27,503.10 × 7,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.40x = 214,598,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,598,438.37/18,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.05

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