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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.40, 27,545.10 and 5,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.40, 27,545.10 and 5,216.20 is: 7,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.40 : 27,545.10 = 5,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.40/27,545.10 = 5,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.40x = 27,545.10 × 5,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.40x = 143,680,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,680,750.62/18,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.30

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