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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.98, 27,082.96 and 6,369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.98, 27,082.96 and 6,369.47 is: 9,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.98 : 27,082.96 = 6,369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.98/27,082.96 = 6,369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.98x = 27,082.96 × 6,369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.98x = 172,504,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,504,051.45/18,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.26

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