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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.04, 27,510.84 and 7,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.04, 27,510.84 and 7,253.28 is: 10,876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.04 : 27,510.84 = 7,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.04/27,510.84 = 7,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.04x = 27,510.84 × 7,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.04x = 199,543,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,543,825.56/18,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.08

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