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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.96, 27,029.13 and 6,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.96, 27,029.13 and 6,325.09 is: 9,492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.96 : 27,029.13 = 6,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.96/27,029.13 = 6,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.96x = 27,029.13 × 6,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.96x = 170,961,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,961,679.87/18,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.09

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