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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.09, 27,065.52 and 6,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.09, 27,065.52 and 6,357 is: 9,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.09 : 27,065.52 = 6,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.09/27,065.52 = 6,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.09x = 27,065.52 × 6,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.09x = 172,055,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,055,510.64/18,044.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.29

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