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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.92, 27,707.10 and 7,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.92, 27,707.10 and 7,375.38 is: 11,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.92 : 27,707.10 = 7,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.92/27,707.10 = 7,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.92x = 27,707.10 × 7,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.92x = 204,350,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,350,391.20/18,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.35

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