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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.84, 27,268.53 and 6,336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.84, 27,268.53 and 6,336.42 is: 9,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.84 : 27,268.53 = 6,336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.84/27,268.53 = 6,336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.84x = 27,268.53 × 6,336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.84x = 172,784,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,784,858.86/18,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.68

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