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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.71, 27,070.95 and 6,360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.71, 27,070.95 and 6,360.63 is: 9,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.71 : 27,070.95 = 6,360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.71/27,070.95 = 6,360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.71x = 27,070.95 × 6,360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.71x = 172,188,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,188,296.70/18,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.73

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