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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,064.58, 27,105.51 and 6,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,064.58, 27,105.51 and 6,383.30 is: 9,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064.58 : 27,105.51 = 6,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064.58/27,105.51 = 6,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064.58x = 27,105.51 × 6,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064.58x = 173,022,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,022,601.98/18,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.00

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