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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.97, 27,275.52 and 6,335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.97, 27,275.52 and 6,335.29 is: 9,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.97 : 27,275.52 = 6,335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.97/27,275.52 = 6,335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.97x = 27,275.52 × 6,335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.97x = 172,798,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,798,329.10/18,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.35

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