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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.36, 27,188.92 and 6,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.36, 27,188.92 and 6,440.32 is: 9,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.36 : 27,188.92 = 6,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.36/27,188.92 = 6,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.36x = 27,188.92 × 6,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.36x = 175,105,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,105,345.25/18,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.79

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