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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.79, 27,077.96 and 6,364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.79, 27,077.96 and 6,364.49 is: 9,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.79 : 27,077.96 = 6,364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.79/27,077.96 = 6,364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.79x = 27,077.96 × 6,364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.79x = 172,337,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,337,238.43/18,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.30

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