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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.40, 27,616.56 and 5,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.40, 27,616.56 and 5,264.70 is: 7,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.40 : 27,616.56 = 5,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.40/27,616.56 = 5,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.40x = 27,616.56 × 5,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.40x = 145,392,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,392,903.43/18,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.32

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