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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,084.52, 27,094.38 and 6,390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,084.52, 27,094.38 and 6,390.28 is: 9,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084.52 : 27,094.38 = 6,390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084.52/27,094.38 = 6,390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084.52x = 27,094.38 × 6,390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084.52x = 173,140,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,140,674.63/18,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.97

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