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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,066.33, 27,093.92 and 6,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,066.33, 27,093.92 and 6,376.82 is: 9,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066.33 : 27,093.92 = 6,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066.33/27,093.92 = 6,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066.33x = 27,093.92 × 6,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066.33x = 172,772,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,772,883.58/18,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.25

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