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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.80, 27,008.40 and 6,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.80, 27,008.40 and 6,158.40 is: 9,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.80 : 27,008.40 = 6,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.80/27,008.40 = 6,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.80x = 27,008.40 × 6,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.80x = 166,328,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,328,530.56/18,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.01

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