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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.26, 27,004.77 and 6,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.26, 27,004.77 and 6,334.14 is: 9,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.26 : 27,004.77 = 6,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.26/27,004.77 = 6,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.26x = 27,004.77 × 6,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.26x = 171,051,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,051,993.85/18,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.89

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