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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.63, 27,055.13 and 6,349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.63, 27,055.13 and 6,349.95 is: 9,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.63 : 27,055.13 = 6,349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.63/27,055.13 = 6,349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.63x = 27,055.13 × 6,349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.63x = 171,798,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,798,690.99/18,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.99

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