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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.46, 27,025.38 and 6,322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.46, 27,025.38 and 6,322.59 is: 9,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.46 : 27,025.38 = 6,322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.46/27,025.38 = 6,322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.46x = 27,025.38 × 6,322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.46x = 170,870,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,870,397.33/18,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.34

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