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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.96, 27,229.90 and 6,304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.96, 27,229.90 and 6,304.29 is: 9,457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.96 : 27,229.90 = 6,304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.96/27,229.90 = 6,304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.96x = 27,229.90 × 6,304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.96x = 171,665,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,665,034.36/18,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.63

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