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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.27, 27,007.61 and 6,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.27, 27,007.61 and 6,314.43 is: 9,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.27 : 27,007.61 = 6,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.27/27,007.61 = 6,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.27x = 27,007.61 × 6,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.27x = 170,537,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,537,631.24/18,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.59

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