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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.37, 27,057.18 and 6,348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.37, 27,057.18 and 6,348.21 is: 9,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.37 : 27,057.18 = 6,348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.37/27,057.18 = 6,348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.37x = 27,057.18 × 6,348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.37x = 171,764,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,764,660.65/18,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.60

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