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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,156.97, 27,238.89 and 6,310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,156.97, 27,238.89 and 6,310.30 is: 9,466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,156.97 : 27,238.89 = 6,310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,156.97/27,238.89 = 6,310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,156.97x = 27,238.89 × 6,310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,156.97x = 171,885,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,885,567.57/18,156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.64

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