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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.40, 27,008.10 and 6,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.40, 27,008.10 and 6,317.40 is: 9,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.40 : 27,008.10 = 6,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.40/27,008.10 = 6,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.40x = 27,008.10 × 6,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.40x = 170,620,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,620,970.94/18,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.10

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