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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.72, 27,617.66 and 5,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.72, 27,617.66 and 5,083.71 is: 7,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.72 : 27,617.66 = 5,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.72/27,617.66 = 5,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.72x = 27,617.66 × 5,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.72x = 140,400,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,400,219.75/18,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.01

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