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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.04, 27,013.12 and 6,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.04, 27,013.12 and 6,323.20 is: 9,483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.04 : 27,013.12 = 6,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.04/27,013.12 = 6,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.04x = 27,013.12 × 6,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.04x = 170,809,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,809,360.38/18,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.59

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