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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,064.48, 27,096.08 and 6,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,064.48, 27,096.08 and 6,377.44 is: 9,565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064.48 : 27,096.08 = 6,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064.48/27,096.08 = 6,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064.48x = 27,096.08 × 6,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064.48x = 172,803,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,803,624.44/18,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.93

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