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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.24, 27,056.46 and 6,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.24, 27,056.46 and 6,351 is: 9,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.24 : 27,056.46 = 6,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.24/27,056.46 = 6,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.24x = 27,056.46 × 6,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.24x = 171,835,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,835,577.46/18,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.66

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