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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.56, 27,082.50 and 6,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.56, 27,082.50 and 6,364.36 is: 9,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.56 : 27,082.50 = 6,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.56/27,082.50 = 6,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.56x = 27,082.50 × 6,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.56x = 172,362,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,362,779.70/18,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.30

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