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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.87, 27,052.79 and 6,348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.87, 27,052.79 and 6,348.11 is: 9,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.87 : 27,052.79 = 6,348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.87/27,052.79 = 6,348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.87x = 27,052.79 × 6,348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.87x = 171,733,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,733,919.72/18,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.80

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