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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.42, 27,616.53 and 5,264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.42, 27,616.53 and 5,264.73 is: 7,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.42 : 27,616.53 = 5,264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.42/27,616.53 = 5,264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.42x = 27,616.53 × 5,264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.42x = 145,393,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,393,573.99/18,410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.35

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