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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.68, 27,147.96 and 6,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.68, 27,147.96 and 6,407.36 is: 9,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.68 : 27,147.96 = 6,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.68/27,147.96 = 6,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.68x = 27,147.96 × 6,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.68x = 173,946,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,946,752.99/18,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.08

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