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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.80, 27,009.27 and 6,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.80, 27,009.27 and 6,319.50 is: 9,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.80 : 27,009.27 = 6,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.80/27,009.27 = 6,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.80x = 27,009.27 × 6,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.80x = 170,685,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,685,081.77/18,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.40

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