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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.46, 27,103.17 and 6,379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.46, 27,103.17 and 6,379.02 is: 9,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.46 : 27,103.17 = 6,379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.46/27,103.17 = 6,379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.46x = 27,103.17 × 6,379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.46x = 172,891,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,891,663.49/18,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.70

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