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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.80, 27,021.30 and 6,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.80, 27,021.30 and 6,330.40 is: 9,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.80 : 27,021.30 = 6,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.80/27,021.30 = 6,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.80x = 27,021.30 × 6,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.80x = 171,055,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,055,637.52/18,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.45

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