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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.99, 27,619.58 and 5,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.99, 27,619.58 and 5,265.47 is: 7,898.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.99 : 27,619.58 = 5,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.99/27,619.58 = 5,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.99x = 27,619.58 × 5,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.99x = 145,430,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,430,152.12/18,412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.24

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