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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,181.97, 27,277.02 and 6,336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,181.97, 27,277.02 and 6,336.29 is: 9,505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,181.97 : 27,277.02 = 6,336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,181.97/27,277.02 = 6,336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,181.97x = 27,277.02 × 6,336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,181.97x = 172,835,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,835,109.06/18,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.85

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