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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.97, 27,274.02 and 6,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.97, 27,274.02 and 6,334.29 is: 9,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.97 : 27,274.02 = 6,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.97/27,274.02 = 6,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.97x = 27,274.02 × 6,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.97x = 172,761,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,761,552.15/18,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.85

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