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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.89, 27,006.14 and 6,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.89, 27,006.14 and 6,317.10 is: 9,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.89 : 27,006.14 = 6,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.89/27,006.14 = 6,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.89x = 27,006.14 × 6,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.89x = 170,600,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,600,455.41/18,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.76

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