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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.67, 27,580.11 and 7,287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.67, 27,580.11 and 7,287.11 is: 10,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.67 : 27,580.11 = 7,287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.67/27,580.11 = 7,287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.67x = 27,580.11 × 7,287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.67x = 200,979,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,979,295.38/18,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.27

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