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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.27, 26,997.32 and 6,313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.27, 26,997.32 and 6,313.97 is: 9,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.27 : 26,997.32 = 6,313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.27/26,997.32 = 6,313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.27x = 26,997.32 × 6,313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.27x = 170,460,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,460,102.00/18,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.81

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