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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,064.08, 27,104.76 and 6,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,064.08, 27,104.76 and 6,382.80 is: 9,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064.08 : 27,104.76 = 6,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064.08/27,104.76 = 6,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064.08x = 27,104.76 × 6,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064.08x = 173,004,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,004,262.13/18,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.25

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