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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.96, 27,083.82 and 6,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.96, 27,083.82 and 6,365.48 is: 9,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.96 : 27,083.82 = 6,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.96/27,083.82 = 6,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.96x = 27,083.82 × 6,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.96x = 172,401,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,401,514.53/18,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.24

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