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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.36, 27,029.12 and 6,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.36, 27,029.12 and 6,324.60 is: 9,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.36 : 27,029.12 = 6,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.36/27,029.12 = 6,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.36x = 27,029.12 × 6,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.36x = 170,948,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,948,372.35/18,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.14

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