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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.46, 27,066.28 and 6,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.46, 27,066.28 and 6,354.78 is: 9,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.46 : 27,066.28 = 6,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.46/27,066.28 = 6,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.46x = 27,066.28 × 6,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.46x = 172,000,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,000,254.82/18,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.61

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