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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.46, 27,245.93 and 6,320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.46, 27,245.93 and 6,320.95 is: 9,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.46 : 27,245.93 = 6,320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.46/27,245.93 = 6,320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.46x = 27,245.93 × 6,320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.46x = 172,220,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,220,108.92/18,164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.16

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