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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.60, 27,005.40 and 6,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.60, 27,005.40 and 6,315.30 is: 9,472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.60 : 27,005.40 = 6,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.60/27,005.40 = 6,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.60x = 27,005.40 × 6,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.60x = 170,547,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,547,202.62/18,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.95

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