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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.28, 27,091.58 and 6,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.28, 27,091.58 and 6,374.76 is: 9,561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.28 : 27,091.58 = 6,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.28/27,091.58 = 6,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.28x = 27,091.58 × 6,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.28x = 172,702,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,702,320.52/18,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.49

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