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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.88, 27,775.08 and 5,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.88, 27,775.08 and 5,367.12 is: 8,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.88 : 27,775.08 = 5,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.88/27,775.08 = 5,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.88x = 27,775.08 × 5,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.88x = 149,072,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,072,187.37/18,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.35

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