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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,131.28, 27,191.52 and 6,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,131.28, 27,191.52 and 6,441.84 is: 9,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,131.28 : 27,191.52 = 6,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,131.28/27,191.52 = 6,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,131.28x = 27,191.52 × 6,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,131.28x = 175,163,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,163,421.20/18,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.84

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