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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.13, 27,065.34 and 6,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.13, 27,065.34 and 6,354.45 is: 9,532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.13 : 27,065.34 = 6,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.13/27,065.34 = 6,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.13x = 27,065.34 × 6,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.13x = 171,985,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,985,349.76/18,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.96

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