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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,080.60, 27,121.74 and 6,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,080.60, 27,121.74 and 6,395 is: 9,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,080.60 : 27,121.74 = 6,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,080.60/27,121.74 = 6,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,080.60x = 27,121.74 × 6,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,080.60x = 173,443,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,443,527.30/18,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.80

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