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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.13, 27,189.95 and 6,438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.13, 27,189.95 and 6,438.45 is: 9,658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.13 : 27,189.95 = 6,438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.13/27,189.95 = 6,438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.13x = 27,189.95 × 6,438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.13x = 175,061,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,061,101.39/18,125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.47

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