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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,038.24, 27,054.96 and 6,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,038.24, 27,054.96 and 6,350 is: 9,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,038.24 : 27,054.96 = 6,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,038.24/27,054.96 = 6,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,038.24x = 27,054.96 × 6,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,038.24x = 171,798,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,798,996/18,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.16

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