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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.34, 27,064.40 and 6,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.34, 27,064.40 and 6,356.25 is: 9,534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.34 : 27,064.40 = 6,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.34/27,064.40 = 6,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.34x = 27,064.40 × 6,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.34x = 172,028,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,028,060.72/18,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.16

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