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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.06, 27,065.25 and 6,352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.06, 27,065.25 and 6,352.86 is: 9,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.06 : 27,065.25 = 6,352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.06/27,065.25 = 6,352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.06x = 27,065.25 × 6,352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.06x = 171,941,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,941,744.12/18,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.05

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