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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.46, 27,254.82 and 6,328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.46, 27,254.82 and 6,328.42 is: 9,488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.46 : 27,254.82 = 6,328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.46/27,254.82 = 6,328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.46x = 27,254.82 × 6,328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.46x = 172,479,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,479,947.98/18,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.67

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