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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.46, 27,089.91 and 6,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.46, 27,089.91 and 6,370.98 is: 9,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.46 : 27,089.91 = 6,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.46/27,089.91 = 6,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.46x = 27,089.91 × 6,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.46x = 172,589,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,589,274.81/18,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.72

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