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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.96, 27,096.42 and 6,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.96, 27,096.42 and 6,374.52 is: 9,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.96 : 27,096.42 = 6,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.96/27,096.42 = 6,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.96x = 27,096.42 × 6,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.96x = 172,726,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,726,671.22/18,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.95

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