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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.56, 27,093.08 and 6,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.56, 27,093.08 and 6,371.44 is: 9,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.56 : 27,093.08 = 6,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.56/27,093.08 = 6,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.56x = 27,093.08 × 6,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.56x = 172,621,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,621,933.64/18,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.95

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