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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030, 27,045 and 6,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030, 27,045 and 6,341.88 is: 9,512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030 : 27,045 = 6,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030/27,045 = 6,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030x = 27,045 × 6,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030x = 171,516,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,516,144.60/18,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.82

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