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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.24, 27,078.83 and 6,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.24, 27,078.83 and 6,366.72 is: 9,548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.24 : 27,078.83 = 6,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.24/27,078.83 = 6,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.24x = 27,078.83 × 6,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.24x = 172,403,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,403,344.45/18,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.13

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