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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.78, 27,049.95 and 6,340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.78, 27,049.95 and 6,340.86 is: 9,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.78 : 27,049.95 = 6,340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.78/27,049.95 = 6,340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.78x = 27,049.95 × 6,340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.78x = 171,519,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,519,945.96/18,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.62

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