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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.28, 27,044.70 and 6,337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.28, 27,044.70 and 6,337.36 is: 9,507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.28 : 27,044.70 = 6,337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.28/27,044.70 = 6,337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.28x = 27,044.70 × 6,337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.28x = 171,391,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,391,999.99/18,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.37

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