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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.30, 27,002.16 and 6,913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.30, 27,002.16 and 6,913.35 is: 10,367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.30 : 27,002.16 = 6,913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.30/27,002.16 = 6,913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.30x = 27,002.16 × 6,913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.30x = 186,675,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,675,382.84/18,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,367.23

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