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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.60, 27,006.90 and 6,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.60, 27,006.90 and 6,316.30 is: 9,474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.60 : 27,006.90 = 6,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.60/27,006.90 = 6,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.60x = 27,006.90 × 6,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.60x = 170,583,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,583,682.47/18,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.45

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